Dunbin Water Network Upgrade

Uisce Éireann is upgrading the water infrastructure at Dunbin, Dundalk, to support future growth and development in the area.

The works involve the upgrade of over 1,145 meters of existing water mains to cater for the future growth and development of the wider Dundalk area. These works are being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s Growth and Development Programme and are commencing in November 2025.

This €750,000 investment will enable the potential development of over 120 new homes in the community.
                                                                                                                                            The section of works will take place at the R178 Carrickmacross Road, near Thomastown, and the R171 Ardee Road.

This project is being delivered to support existing and future developments within the community. It will improve the supply capacity of the existing water network in the area, improving performance and reducing demands on the current network.

The works will be carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by GMC Utilities and are anticipated to be complete in early 2026.     
 

The benefits of these water network works include:

• Supporting social and economic development – This project will facilitate social and economic growth, including planned residential development.
• Improving the water network – This project will upgrade the water network, increasing the capacity to deliver reliable, sustainable high-quality water services.
• Providing a more resilient water supply – This project will improve the resilience of the water network, increasing connectivity to enable re-routing of water supply as required.
   

Stop/Go traffic management will be in place at the R178 Carrickmacross Road for a 945m section between the junction with the L7127 Kilcurly and the L7129 Thomastown. Standard working hours are 7AM to 6PM, Monday to Friday.

At the R171 Ardee Road, Stop/Go traffic management will be in place for a 200m section between Rath Park and Ardee Terrace. Works will be carried out on a phased basis, in short sections to minimise disruption. Standard working hours are 7AM to 7PM, Monday to Friday.

We understand that this type of work can be inconvenient and works crews will make every effort to minimise any disruption these necessary works cause. 
The works may involve some short-term interruptions to water supply. The project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours-notice prior to any planned interruption.