Works begin on Merlin Park tank to boost Galway’s growth potential

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Enabling works are due to begin in the coming weeks to prepare for the construction of the new Merlin Park Wastewater Pumping Station upgrade on Galway’s Dublin Road, which will support the development of essential new homes. The project is being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s Growth and Development Programme. 

The project involves the construction of a new underground wastewater storage tank at the existing Merlin Park Pumping Station. The new tank will provide wastewater capacity in the network to allow for growth in the area and alleviate pressure on the network. 

James Browne TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, welcomed the project. 

“This is positive news for Galway city. This significant investment will provide increased wastewater capacity for the east side of the city and strengthen the infrastructure needed to support the area’s development,” said Minister Browne. 

“Public water and wastewater services are essential to facilitating housing delivery as reflected in our new Housing Action Plan, Delivering Homes, Building Communities. “Continued investment is also essential to sustain and improve existing infrastructure in local communities. That is why in the recent Budget and through the National Development Plan we have increased Uisce Éireann’s funding to accelerate sustainable management of our water and wastewater infrastructure.” 

Works are due to begin on site from Monday, 23 February. The first phase of works will involve site clearance, which is necessary to prepare the site for the construction phase.  

Padraic Fitzgerald, Uisce Éireann Programme Manager, highlighted some of the benefits that the project will provide. 

“We are delighted that this long-awaited project has finally arrived at the commencement stage. This upgrade will provide an urgently needed increase in the capacity of Galway’s wastewater network, unlocking significant growth and development on the east side of the city, including the delivery of essential housing,” said Padraic. 

Uisce Éireann has engaged directly with local residents ahead of the start of the enabling works and has also briefed elected members of the local authority and local Oireachtas members on the project plans. 

The works will be carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by GMC Utilities Group. 

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Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.