Work commences on 5.2km water mains replacement in Celbridge and Newcastle

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Uisce Éireann is to commence site investigation works as part of the replacement of 5.2km of old water mains between Newcastle, Co Dublin and Celbridge, Co Kildare. 

The site investigations are scheduled to commence within two weeks and last for approximately 4-6 weeks. 

These works are part of a significant investment programme by Uisce Éireann to improve the water network in Celbridge and Newcastle, prioritising investment where it is needed most and enabling these communities to thrive. The planned commencement for construction is Q3 2025. 

Uisce Éireann’s Programme Manager, Nicola Butler, is looking forward to delivering the project for customers in the Celbridge and Newcastle areas.

“This essential work is part of a significant investment by Uisce Éireann to improve the water network in the Celbridge and Newcastle areas, prioritising investment where it is needed most, enabling these communities to thrive. We would like to thank customers in advance for their cooperation and patience while we complete these site investigation works.” 

To establish ground conditions in advance of these construction works, site investigation works are commencing in the coming weeks along the route. Site investigation works will be carried out during the day. To safely facilitate these works, a stop-go system will be in place and all access will be maintained, including local and emergency vehicles.

Nicola continued, “We understand that this type of work is inconvenient, and our crews are making every effort to minimise disruption to the local community. These works are vital to reduce leakage in the areas Celbridge and Newcastle and ensure security of supply now and into the future, with the long-term benefits far outweighing any short-term inconvenience.”

These works are being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s national Leakage Reduction Programme. This project will provide a more reliable water supply to customers and local businesses in the area with less disruption due to bursts and high level of leakage.

In advance of this project moving to construction, Uisce Éireann will proactively communicate clear details of the project to the local community, and to related stakeholders in the area.  

GMC Utilities Group is working on behalf of Uisce Éireann to deliver this project.  

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