A project to address a partial collapse on one of Dublin's major sewer pipelines has begun development.

Irish Water commenced work on the scheme, which will look to upgrade a section of the area's wastewater infrastructure and safeguard the Grand Canal.

Despite the sewer remaining operational since its 2019 collapse, the project is essential to protect the environment and amenity value of the Grand Canal, to minimise the risk of further collapse and to upgrade a key piece of Dublin's wastewater infrastructure. 

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The works are taking place along 75 metres of sewer pipeline which crosses under the Grand Canal, the Red Luas line and Suir Road, Dublin 8.

Irish Water is working with Waterways Ireland and Dublin City Council on the project, which is expected to be complete by May 2020. GMC Utilities Group is serving as contractor.

Olive Marshall, Irish Water Regional Lead on the project, said: "This is a complex project due to the location and the age of the pipeline. We have worked extensively with our partners in Waterways Ireland and Dublin City Council to develop an appropriate solution that will allow us to ensure the wastewater network continues to work effectively, while protecting the waterway. We would like to thank the local community for their patience while we carry out this work."

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