Work has got underway on the next phase of wastewater upgrades in the County Meath village of Stamullen.

Uisce Éireann is progressing work as part of the wastewater network and treatment plant upgrades in the area. These works will increase the capacity of the plant by converting the existing Stamullen Wastewater Treatment Plant to a pumping station, which will pump all wastewater to the Balbriggan Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The new project will include a new pumping station at the existing Stamullen Wastewater Treatment Plant site, 6km of new sewer pipeline to connect to the Balbriggan sewer network at Cardy Rock for onward piping of the wastewater to the Balbriggan Wastewater Treatment Plant and decommissioning of the old wastewater treatment plant.

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Last year, approximately 2km of twin rising mains and a gravity sewer were installed on the R132 from the Delvin Bridge to Cardy Rock, Balbriggan. As part of the next phase of the project, the remaining 4km of twin rising main and construction of the pumping station are ongoing.

To facilitate the safe delivery of these works, some traffic management will be in place, as the rising mains are being constructed in public roads. Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times and the project team will continue to liaise with the local community as the works progress.

Speaking about the works, Paul Fallon, Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann, said: "We are delighted that works continue to progress for the people of Stamullen. On completion it will accommodate future population growth in Stamullen and Gormanston and will enhance the local environment. It will also improve water quality in the River Delvin as there will no longer be discharge of treated wastewater into the river. The project reflects Uisce Éireann's commitment to the efficient delivery of critical infrastructure in order to support local communities across Meath.

"The completion of this project has been long-awaited. The works are being carried out by David Walsh Civil Engineering Limited and will take about two years to complete. We would like to thank the local community for their support and co-operation as we carry out this work."