Uisce Éireann is set to begin work on the €41 million Duleek to Navan water trunk main project which will safeguard the water supply for homes and businesses in the community.

This new 16 kilometre regional trunk water main and pumping station will create a strategic link between the Staleen Water Treatment Plant Network, at a point just south of Duleek, and the Proudstown and Carn Hill Reservoirs which provide treated water storage for Navan. This newly installed water main not only ensures a continuous water supply to Navan in the event of planned or unplanned disruptions at the Liscarton Water Treatment Plant but also supports social and economic development.

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Uisce Éireann's Programme Manager, William McKnight, said: "We're looking forward to beginning construction of this critical project for the people of Navan. When complete, this new infrastructure will ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply, while the increased capacity will support future growth and development of the town which has seen unprecedented growth in recent years."

In order to facilitate the works, a road closure will be in place on the L1610 between Bolies Little and N2 at Balrath from 1 May to August 21, 2024. Hours of work will be 7am – 7pm Monday to Friday. Two other phased road closure applications will be submitted shortly for the R153 between Kentstown and Navan and the R153 between Kentstown and N2.

Uisce Éireann’s local project management team, led by Pat Wickham, has held briefings for the local community and elected representatives. Meanwhile, a dedicated Community Liaison Officer (CLO) will be working on the ground to keep locals up to date on traffic management systems.

Coffey Construction Ltd has been appointed to deliver the project on behalf of Uisce Éireann with a completion date in late 2025.