Cocklehill Wastewater Pump Station

Uisce Éireann has completed a project to upgrade the wastewater network at Cocklehill, Blackrock, Co. Louth to support social and economic growth.

The works involved the upgrade of Cocklehill Wastewater pump station as part of a project to improve the capacity of the existing wastewater network in the area and improve operational performance. These works were carried out as part of Uisce Éireann's Growth and Development Programme and were completed in September 2024.

These works involved the upgrade of the existing pump station, located at the end of Carraig Ard cul de sac.

This project was being delivered to support existing and future developments within the community. It will improve the capacity of the existing wastewater network in the area, improving performance and reducing demands on the current network.

The works are being carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by GMC Utilities Group.

The benefits of these wastewater works include:

• Supporting social and economic development - This project will facilitate social and economic growth, including planned residential development.
• Improving the wastewater network - This project will upgrade the wastewater network, increasing the capacity to deliver reliable, sustainable high-quality wastewater services.

Uisce Éireann's Growth and Development Programme is 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. 
For more information, visit our programme webpage