Construction of a new wastewater network in many locations in Newbridge and Naas has begun.

Irish Water, working in partnership with Kildare County Council, is progressing the delivery of the Upper Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme to safeguard the environment and support the economic and social development in towns across Kildare. T

Due to the current Level 5 Restrictions and to minimise disruption during the Christmas period, construction will commence along the Athgarvan Road from Tuesday 27 October until 1 December 2020. To facilitate the safe delivery of these works, road closures will be required. While no through traffic will be possible on the Athgarvan Road during these necessary works, pedestrian, business and local access will be maintained via selected routes and diversion routes will be clearly signposted. The current phase of works are due to be completed in February 2021.

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The project forms part of a significant €38 million investment in the wastewater network in Kildare that involves laying 18km of new sewers to improve the wastewater network and safeguard the environment. The project is essential as the current wastewater infrastructure is unable to support the needs of the area and it is not compliant with the Urban Wastewater Treatment Regulations 2001 and conditions as set out in the Environmental Protection Agencies Wastewater Discharge Licence.

Olive Marshall Regional Lead with Irish Water, said: "Irish Water is committed to investing in the wastewater treatment infrastructure in Kildare to support the needs of the growing population and to safeguard the environment. These works are part of the Upper Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme, a €38 million project that is needed to provide East Kildare and the surrounding areas with the infrastructure needed to support the building of houses, schools, attract new industry and allow companies to expand and grow."