Work is continuing to move forward on the Upper Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme in Kildare, with work officially complete in a couple of areas.

Irish Water has worked with Kildare County Council to finish work on Monread Road in Naas, and on Standhouse Road in Newbridge ahead of schedule, allowing both roads to reopen.

The utility has also completed its phase of works in Clane which included the construction of over 3km of new wastewater network between Clane and Sallins. Permanent road reinstatement works will begin on Monday, 09 August. To facilitate the safe delivery of these works, road closures will be required in the following areas: Abbey Court Housing Estate from 09 - 13 August, 8am until 7pm daily; Central Park/Churchfield Estate from 16 August - 10 September, 8am until 7pm daily; Prosperous Road form 16 - 19 August, 8am until 7pm daily; Ballinagappa Road from 20 - 21 August, 8am until 7pm daily; on Main Street from 23 – 25 August, 7pm until 7am nightly with a stop/go system in place; and at the Circle K Junction from 26 – 27 August, 7pm until 7am nightly. Please note that these dates may be subject to change.

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Traffic management will be in place and diversion routes will be clearly signposted, as agreed with Kildare County Council and An Garda Síochána.

Where possible, emergency access and restricted local access will be maintained, including access to local businesses. Irish Water and Kildare County Council would like to thank all businesses and residents for their cooperation during these essential works and regrets any inconvenience caused. Irish Water is adhering to government and HSE guidance and in compliance with stringent Covid-19 controls to deliver this essential project.

These projects form 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.

Speaking about the project, 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."