Lucan to get growing as Uisce Éireann begin wastewater upgrades

Uisce Éireann is investing nearly €3 million to upgrade the wastewater network in Tobermaclugg, Lucan.

This important project will provide the required capacity to support the future potential development of over 14,000 new homes.

Works to upgrade the existing wastewater pumping station at Tobermaclugg are set to commence this week, as part of Uisce Éireann’s national Growth and Development Programme and will support growth in Lucan and Adamstown.

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD commented, “This upgrading work by Uisce Éireann will enable the potential delivery of badly needed new homes in South Dublin. Housing delivery is the top priority of this Government and this project demonstrates the investment we are making in public water infrastructure to accelerate house building.”

Speaking on the project, Uisce Éireann’s Ciaran Ryan said, “We are delighted to be delivering these works for the community. These works will increase the capacity of the wastewater infrastructure, facilitating social and economic growth, including planned residential development.”

GMC Utilities Group Ltd. are working on behalf of Uisce Éireann to deliver the project, which is expected to be complete in Q4 2026. Works are confined to the existing pump station site, located at Tubber Lane, with advance site access signage in place.

Uisce Éireann understands that this type of work can be inconvenient and works crews will make every effort to minimise any disruption these necessary works may cause. Standard working hours are 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.