Upper Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme

Uisce Éireann has expanded and upgraded the sewerage system in communities across Kildare.

Wastewater from the area is sent to a wastewater treatment plant at Osberstown for treatment. The Osberstown plant has already been upgraded to increase capacity, and to ensure that wastewater is treated to meet the requirements of European regulations.

We have now completed the next stage of the scheme, upgrading the sewer network. These upgrades will ensure the network has enough capacity for future growth, and will reduce the risk of overflows during storms. We are working in several locations across Kildare, including Sallins, Clane, Prosperous, Naas, Johnstown, Kill, Newbridge, Kilcullen, Athgarvan, Carragh and the Curragh.

• The sewer network will have more capacity, which will facilitate future growth and economic development

• Treated wastewater will be cleaner and will meet all regulatory requirements, which will help Ireland avoid substantial EU penalties

• The number of emergency overflows to the River Liffey will be significantly reduced

• There will be a reduced risk of flooding in Naas

• Significant upgrades to the Osberstown wastewater treatment plant (now complete).

• 28Km of new gravity sewers and rising mains to reinforce and improve the existing network.

• 6 new or upgraded pumping stations, all with stormwater storage tanks to reduce the risk of emergency overflows.

Uisce Éireann are continuing to engage with residents and businesses in the local area in order to minimise disruption. Our community liaison officer is available to take any queries on 086 387 7875.

For more information on these works, please visit our Clane project page.

For more information on these works, please visit our Newbridge project page.

For more information on these works, please visit our Naas project page.