Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Meath County Council, is continuing to progress the next phase of works as part of the upgrade to the wastewater network and treatment plant in the locality of Stamullen in Meath.

The improvement works will address the current limited capacity by converting the existing Stamullen Wastewater Treatment Plant to a pumping station, which will pump all wastewater to Balbriggan for treatment at the wastewater treatment plant there. The rising main has also been designed to cater for flows from Gormanston in future.

The project will also provide a significant environmental benefit - the upgrade will help safeguard the river Delvin as there will no longer be discharge of treated wastewater to the river, which will facilitate an improvement in water quality.

Last year, approximately 2km of twin rising mains and a gravity sewer were installed on the R132 from the Delvin Bridge to Cardy Rock, Balbriggan. As part of the next phase of the project, the remaining 4km of twin rising main and construction of the pumping station are ongoing.

The installation of approximately 6km of twin rising mains predominantly in public roads will connect to the Balbriggan sewer network at Cardy Rock for onward piping of the wastewater to Balbriggan Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Speaking about the works, Dawid Wozniak, Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann, said:

“We are delighted that works continue to progress for the people of Stamullen. On completion it will accommodate future population growth in Stamullen and Gormanston and will enhance the local environment. It will also improve water quality in the River Delvin as there will no longer be discharge of treated wastewater into the river. The project reflects Uisce Éireann’s commitment to the efficient delivery of critical infrastructure in order to support local communities across Meath.

“The completion of this project has been long-awaited. The works are being carried out by David Walsh Civil Engineering Limited and will take about two years to complete.”

The new project will include a new pumping station at the existing Stamullen Wastewater Treatment Plant site, 6km of new sewer pipeline to connect to the Balbriggan sewer network at Cardy Rock for onward piping of the wastewater to the Balbriggan Wastewater Treatment Plant and decommissioning of the old wastewater treatment plant.

Uisce Éireann is responsible for the delivery of all public water and wastewater services in Ireland.