Uisce Éireann is set to begin an upgrade of the wastewater network in Maryborough Ridge, Douglas, bolstering vital infrastructure to underpin future social and economic growth, including the delivery of new homes on the city's southside.

The scheme will increase wastewater treatment capacity to provide more reliable, sustainable and high-quality services for the community, while supporting local housing and enabling Douglas to continue to develop.

Works will see the installation and upgrade of over 600 metres of sewer mains to accommodate future growth in the Douglas area.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said: "Wastewater networks are vital infrastructure - key to unlocking new housing potential and supporting economic growth." He added: "This upgrade is very welcome news for the residents and businesses of Douglas. It is a clear example of government's commitment to investing in water infrastructure across the country."

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Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, TD, welcomed the start of the project in the Cork City suburb, saying: "This project is positive news for the community of Douglas. Public water and wastewater services are essential to facilitating housing delivery as reflected in our new Housing Action Plan, Delivering Homes, Building Communities. The commencement of this project provides critical capacity to enable new homes in Douglas and serve the needs of the existing community."

Uisce Éireann Programme Manager, Derek Deignan, said he is pleased to see work getting under way: "We are delighted to be delivering this project for the community and to be facilitating social and economic growth in Douglas. These works will also see improved network performance and a reduced risk of sewer flooding in the area".

Ward and Burke Construction Ltd. will carry out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann, with completion due in June 2026.