Howth Water Supply Scheme
Irish Water is progressing works to upgrade the water mains in Howth to secure the water supply for local businesses and residents into the future.
Irish Water is working proactively with our delivery partners and as part of a multi-agency working group to ensure that our construction works are carried out in a controlled and safe manner, in keeping with Government and HSE guidelines to protect workers, their families and the broader community.
Where are works planned?
- Howth Road
- Moyclare Road
- Burrows Road
- Claremount Road
- Balkill Road
- Baldoyle Road
- Station Road
- Seagrange Park
- Tramway Walking Trail
- Warrenhouse Road
News and Updates
Details of upcoming works in Howth:
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Location
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Proposed Dates
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Duration of works
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Traffic Management
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Howth Road, Deer Park, Dungriffen Pathway, Balkill Park, Grace O’Malley Park |
29 June – 17 July
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15 days
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Stop-go system. See map below.
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Carrickbrack Road
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29 June – 17 July
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15 days
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Temporary road closure with local diversions. See map below.
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Dungriffen Reservoir
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29 June – 17 July
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15 days
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Deliveries only
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| Seagrange Park | 6 July - 17 July | 10 days | None required - Construction of a mini pillar |
| Bailey Green | 6 July - 17 July | 10 days | None Required - Trial holes |
Traffic Management
VMS Signage has been erected advising of works. Advanced traffic management warnings will be provided using signage and AA Road Watch. These works will be carried out in phases to reduce impact to businesses and residents. Local access will be maintained at all times. Working areas will be kept to a minimum to minimise any traffic congestion. Residents in Carrickbrack Road have been notified of the works.
Diversion Routes
View the diversion routes by clicking on the links below:
Carrickbrack Road Map 1 & Carrickbrack Road Map 2
Pedestrian Diversions - Grace O'Malley Drive Phase 1, Grace OMalley Drive Phase 2 and Grace O'Malley Drive Phase 3
Community Liaison
All local and affected stakeholders have been advised of the works.
A Community Liaison Officer will be available to address queries or concerns in relation to the works (Project Team - 086 817 0421).
Project Progress
- 810m of pipe has now been installed on the Howth Road.
- All pipes have been laid in Deer Park.
- Dungriffen Pump Station works are progressing well.
- 500m of pipe installed in Grace O’Malley Park.
- Dungriffen Path Way pipe installed and reinstated.
What is involved?
- Construction of 6.1 km water mains, from Baldoyle to the existing Reservoir at Dungriffen, Howth
- Rehabilitation and upgrade works at the existing Corr Bridge Pump Station
- Construction of a new pump station including chlorine dosing facilities at Dungriffen Reservoir
Benefits
- Improve the security of the drinking water supply
- Safeguard the water supply to this area
- Reduce interruptions to the drinking water supply
- Improve water pressure for homes and businesses