Baile na nGall Sewer Network Upgrade

Uisce Éireann is progressing works to deliver a major upgrade to the wastewater network in Baile na nGall, Co Waterford.

Uisce Éireann is progressing works to deliver a major upgrade to the wastewater network in Baile na nGall, in the Gaeltacht na nDéise, Co. Waterford. David Walsh Civil Engineering Ltd. is delivering the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann.

The current sewer infrastructure in the village is inadequate and upgrades are required to ensure wastewater discharges meet environmental compliance regulations. Once completed, this €8 million project will improve water quality in Dungarvan Bay Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and benefit homes and businesses in Baile na nGall and the surrounding area. 

As part of the project, Uisce Éireann is:

• Upgrading the existing pumping station in An Mota.
• Constructing two new pumping stations.
• Upgrading approximately 3km of sewer pipelines.
• Providing additional storm water storage.

The upgrade works carried out as part of this project will: 

• Improve the performance level of the sewer network.
• Significantly reduce overflows into Dungarvan Bay.
• Improve water quality in the Dungarvan Bay Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
• Ensure environmental compliance with national and EU wastewater regulations.
• Benefit the local community within the designated shellfish waters.

• Works adjacent to the existing Wastewater Treatment Plant (WwTP), began in January 2025. This will impact the viewing layby which will be closed for the duration of construction.
• The new storm water overflow tank next to the WwTP is constructed and mechanical and electrical works are ongoing.
• Works at An Mota to upgrade the existing pumping station and to construct a new pumping station are nearing completion.
• Pipeline works to upgrade the 3km of sewer pipeline commenced in August 2025 and will be undertaken over an estimated 10-week period. During the works there will be an impact on local road users due to traffic management being in place. In particular, a road closure will be required for the L-2027 and L-6119 local roads, to facilitate the construction activities. Local access to properties will be maintained and an alternative route signposted.  
• The project is due for completion in the summer of 2026.  

We will endeavour to engage directly with impacted stakeholders as the project progresses.