Uisce Éireann set to commence works to provide secure water supply in Dunlavin

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Uisce Éireann is commencing works on a project to rationalise the water supply in Dunlavin, Co Wicklow.

The project represents a €9 million investment in improving water supply security and resilience for homes and businesses in Dunlavin, and involves the construction of 7.3 kilometres of watermain, serving Dunlavin with a piped drinking water supply from the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) supply zone. The new pipeline will be constructed along the R412 between Dunlavin village and Brannockstown, Co. Kildare. When complete, the Dunlavin Water Supply Rationalisation Project will address current supply challenges for existing customers and provide the required capacity to allow new development in the area.

Speaking about the project, Uisce Éireann’s Paul McLoughlin said: “We are delighted to be delivering this critical water supply project for the community in Dunlavin. The existing drinking water infrastructure supplying the area is not sufficient to meet current demand. This project will not only improve water supply for over 1,000 customers in the area, it will also facilitate future growth and development, including the delivery of new housing.

Paul continued: “The works will require traffic management in Dunlavin village and along the R412. We understand that this type of work can be inconvenient and works crews will make every effort to minimise any disruption. We are confident that the short-term inconvenience will be outweighed by the long-term benefits upon completion of this essential project.”

Construction of the new watermain will commence in Dunlavin village in late January. Works along the R412 from Dunlavin to Brannockstown are planned to begin in March 2025. To facilitate the safe delivery of works, local traffic management will be in place during the phased construction.

David Walsh Civil Engineering Ltd. have been appointed to deliver the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann, with completion of the project expected by the end of the year.

The works may involve some short-term water supply interruptions and the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any planned water interruptions. Uisce Éireann has also launched a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number here.

Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.