New pipeline for Kildare ‘will strengthen local services and enable sustainable development’

Works have commenced this month on the Crodaun Wastewater Network Upgrade, a project which Uisce Éireann (UE) described as one which will "strengthen local services and enable sustainable development".

Delivered as part of UE’s national Growth and Development Programme, and representing an investment of €8.5 million, the project aims to provide the capacity needed in order to enable the potential delivery of over 900 new homes for the local community.

UE claimed that these upgrades will "strengthen performance in the existing network, reduce the risk of sewer overflows and ensure the infrastructure can meet the needs of a growing community". 

Welcoming the commencement of the works, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD (Fianna Fáil) said: "The delivery of essential wastewater infrastructure is fundamental to meeting our housing targets as reflected in our new Housing Action Plan, 'Delivering Homes, Building Communities' and through record investment in the water sector."

He also echoed UE's sentiments by saying that the project will "provide critical capacity to enable new homes and serve the needs of the community". 

In addition, a representative of UE, Ciarán Ryan said: "We appreciate the cooperation of the community and will work to minimise disruption as the works progress."

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PHASED CLOSURES

UE explained that the project involves the installation of over two kilometres of new wastewater pipeline between the existing Castletown Wastewater Pumping Station and Crodaun, via Castletown Estate, Castletown Drive and the R405 Maynooth Road. 

The organisation elaborated: "To safely facilitate pipeline installation, phased lane and road closures are required.

"The first phase of works takes place at Castletown Drive in Celbridge.

"Castletown Drive, from the Main Street junction to the R405 Maynooth Road junction, is closed to public traffic until May under a rolling closure arrangement, allowing the work area to move progressively along the route."

UE continued: "Diversion routes are clearly signposted, with access for residents of Castletown Drive maintained at all times.

"The site team will liaise directly with residents as works approach individual properties.

"Diversions follow the R405, with northbound access via a right turn into Castletown Drive and southbound access via Main Street and a left turn into Castletown Drive."

Furthermore, UE revealed that the project is being delivered on by Coffey Construction on its behalf, and that it is expected to be completed in early 2027.

Updates on the project will be available at www.water.ie/crodaun.

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