Uisce Éireann is starting work this week on a new €25 million strategic water pipeline in the Clontarf area that will significantly improve resilience and long-term water security across north Dublin city.

The North City Arterial Main (NCAM) will also provide the additional network capacity required to enable the delivery of 12,000 new homes, supporting future growth across the region.

The project involves the installation of a new high pressure trunk water main designed to significantly reinforce the water distribution network in north Dublin city. By integrating with the existing arterial water network, the new main will establish a stronger, more robust, and more direct path from reservoir to tap.

The enhanced interconnectivity will significantly reduce the risk of interruption to supply to 160,000 properties across the Dublin region. This upgrade is part of an ongoing investment in water services in the Greater Dublin Area.

Much of the existing water network was originally developed to serve around 500,000 people; today it supports approximately 2 million.

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne emphasised the importance of the works:

“It’s important to see the commencement of this project, which will support the development of much needed housing in Dublin. Continued investment in public water services is critical to facilitating housing delivery, and to the development of cities and towns throughout Ireland. The increased funding that I have allocated to Uisce Éireann for 2026 will accelerate the delivery of water infrastructure and support the development of new homes across the country.”

Construction of the first phase will be delivered by GMC Utilities Group on behalf of Uisce Éireann.