The €88 million Blanchardstown Regional Drainage Scheme has reached a key project milestone.

Tunnelling has begun on the construction of 3.2km of new wastewater network within the Tolka Valley Park.

The primary works are being contained within an area of Waterville Park where the construction of the underground storm water management facility and pumping station is underway. The storm management facility will hold 30,000m3.

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When complete in 2023, the scheme will support existing and future residential and commercial development and will safeguard the environment in Blanchardstown and surrounding areas.

Speaking about the project, Olive Marshall of Irish Water said: "The methods we are using now in 2020 are very different than the methods used 50 years ago when the network was originally constructed. Modernising the wastewater infrastructure in Blanchardstown and surrounding areas and making it fit for purpose is critical as the population and economy grow. This project will provide Blanchardstown and the surrounding areas with the infrastructure needed to support the building of houses and schools, to attract new industry and to allow companies to expand and grow."

Fingal County Council is partnering with Irish Water on the project.

(CM/JG)