Construction has officially commenced on two key water infrastructure projects in Maynooth, County Kildare, representing a €26 million investment by Uisce Éireann.

Coffee Construction will deliver both of the Maynooth Transfer Pipeline and Maynooth Water Network Upgrade projects on behalf of the utility company, which will result in the required capacity to support up to 13,000 additional housing units in the area.

The Transfer Pipeline Project involves the construction of over 9km of new sewer pipeline between the existing Maynooth Wastewater Pump Station and Leixlip Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project will improve the capacity of the existing wastewater network in the area, supporting the delivery of existing and future development in Maynooth and Kilcock. 


Meanwhile, the Water Network Upgrade Project involves the construction 1.2km of new water mains along the R157 and Dunboyne Road. The project will increase the supply capacity of the water network to service new developments in North Maynooth.

Members of the project team were joined in Maynooth town by Leas Cathaoirleach of Clane Maynooth Municipal District, Councillor Donna Phelan, Director of Services for Climate, Community, Environment and Water with Kildare County Council, Marian Higgins, local Council members and TDs for Kildare North to break ground on both projects.

Commenting on the projects, Uisce Éireann's Padraig Hanly said: "We are delighted to be progressing these vital works for the people of Maynooth. These projects will bring tangible benefits to the community in facilitating future demand for water and wastewater services and enabling residential and commercial development."

Traffic management will be in place at Dunboyne Road, the R157 and L1014 / L1015 to facilitate pipeline installation works. Sections of works will be phased to minimise disruption. Local traffic management details will be communicated in advance of works commencing.

Uisce Éireann's Padraig Hanly continued: "We understand the inconvenience of traffic management but from experience we know that the short-term disruption is far outweighed by the long term benefits these projects bring to customers and communities. Works crews will make every effort to minimise disruption as these essential works progress."