Uisce Éireann is investing €5 million to upgrade the wastewater network in Cookstown, Tallaght.
This vital project will provide the required capacity to support the future potential development of up to 1,600 new homes.
Works underway involve the installation of 650m of new sewer pipeline on the Belgard and Airton Roads.
This project is being delivered to support existing and future developments within the community.
It will improve the capacity of the existing wastewater network in the area, while improving performance and reducing demands on the current network.
James Browne T.D., Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, welcomed the commencement of this vital work in the Cookstown area.
“The commencement of this project is very welcome news for the Cookstown community.
Improvements in the capacity of the wastewater network will bring tangible benefits and provide the required infrastructure to service existing and new developments in the area, including much-needed new housing.
“Continued investment in public water services is essential to facilitating housing delivery. That is why in the recent Budget we have increased Uisce Éireann’s funding by almost €500 million for 2026 – money that will accelerate the delivery of water infrastructure and support the development of new homes across the country.”
Uisce Éireann’s Padraic Fitzgerald said, “This significant investment will not only address current capacity constraints but will also facilitate planned residential development, helping to unlock housing and economic potential in the area.?Residents and businesses will benefit from a higher performing wastewater network, which will support sustainable growth and development and enable the community to thrive.”
GMC Utilities Group Ltd are delivering these works on behalf of Uisce Éireann, with completion of works expected in summer 2026.
To safely and efficiently deliver these works, localised traffic management will be in place at Belgard Road and Airton Road.
We understand that this type of work can be inconvenient to commuters and works crews will make every effort to minimise any disruption these necessary works cause.
Uisce Éireann’s Growth and Development Programme is a national programme of targeted investment to increase the capacity of water and wastewater infrastructure to enable social and economic growth and development, including the delivery of essential housing. For more information visit the dedicated webpage at?www.water.ie/growth.