Windmill Hill Reservoir and Trunk Watermain to Ratoath

Uisce Éireann has completed the installation of a new modern trunk watermain and constructed a water storage reservoir as part of the Windmill Hill Reservoir and Trunk Watermain project.

The trunk watermain replaces circa 7km of problematic, old watermains in Ratoath that are prone to frequent bursts and cause water supply disruptions for customers in Ratoath, Kilbride and Ashbourne.

Shareridge Ltd. has carried out these works on behalf of Uisce Éireann.

Uisce Éireann would like to thank the community for their  patience and cooperation whilst we delivered this essential project.

The works carried out as part of this project will:

• Improve water supply security and resilience for homes and business in Ratoath, Kilbride and Ashbourne;
• Improve water pressure particularly in Ratoath, during periods of peak demand;
• Increase the water transfer capacity to meet current demand and facilitate development in Ratoath, Kilbride and Ashbourne.
   

This project involved:

• The construction of a new large diameter trunk watermain that will replace the existing asbestos cement main between Windmill Hill and Ratoath. The replacement watermain will run parallel to the existing watermain, predominately in public roads.
• Construction of an elevated 4.7 million litres treated water storage reservoir and secondary disinfection system adjacent to the existing Windmill Hill reservoir. 

This project is one of several strategically important drinking water projects planned or underway by Uisce Éireann in County Meath. The Windmill Hill Reservoir and Trunk Watermain to Ratoath are in line with Uisce Éireann's strategic plans to improve resilience in the network and to enable social and economic growth in East Meath.