Uisce Éireann has broken ground on a €26 million investment in two significant projects in Maynooth in the town’s water and wastewater infrastructure.
Members of the project team were joined in Maynooth town by Leas Cathaoirleach of Clane Maynooth Municipal District, Councillor Donna Phelan, Director of Services for Climate, Community, Environment and Water with Kildare County Council, Marian Higgins, local Council members and TDs for Kildare North to mark the planned commencement of both projects this summer.
The Maynooth Transfer Pipeline and Maynooth Water Network Upgrade will provide the required capacity to support up to 13,000 additional housing units. Both projects are being delivered as part of Uisce Éireann’s Growth and Development Programme.
Commenting on the projects, Leas Cathaoirleach of Clane Maynooth Municipal District, Councillor Donna Phelan said:
“The commencement of these projects is very welcome news for the Maynooth community. Improvements in the capacity of water and wastewater networks will provide the required infrastructure to service existing and new developments in and around the town, including much needed new housing.”
The Transfer Pipeline Project involves the construction of over 9km of new sewer pipeline between the existing Maynooth Wastewater Pump Station and Leixlip Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project is being delivered to support existing and future developments within the community. Construction of the new pipeline along with the required upgrade works to the Maynooth Wastewater Pump Station will improve the capacity of the existing wastewater network in the area, improving performance and reducing demands on the current network.
The Water Network Upgrade Project involves the construction 1.2km of new water mains along the R157 and Dunboyne Road. The project will increase the supply capacity of the water network to service new developments in North Maynooth.
Both projects are being delivered on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Coffey Construction.
The projects are part of Uisce Éireann's Growth and Development Programme - a national programme of targeted investment to increase the capacity of water and wastewater infrastructure to enable social and economic growth and development, including the delivery of essential housing.
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