Gowran Regional Water Supply Scheme

Uisce Éireann has appointed a contractor to deliver an upgrade of the Gowran Regional Water Supply Scheme. 

Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Kilkenny County Council, is progressing works on the Gowran Regional Water Supply Scheme to improve the security of water supply across Gowran, Goresbridge and Paulstown. This project represents a €12m investment benefitting over 1,200 people. David Walsh Civil Engineering Ltd is delivering the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann.

The project includes the construction of a new water treatment plant, reservoir, rising mains and development of two abstraction boreholes to supplement existing supply arrangements. This project will also improve the quality and security of water supply for the area and provide additional capacity for connections to the scheme

What are the benefits of this project?

• These works will ensure a safe, secure and reliable water supply to Gowran, Goresbridge and Paulstown.
• Increase the water supply capacity for the area which will also enable future growth and development in Gowran and surrounding areas.

What is involved in this project?

• Construction of a brand new water treatment plant (WTP).
• Development of new groundwater abstraction boreholes.
• Construction of new raw water rising mains between boreholes and the new WTP.
• Construction of a new treated water storage tank within the new WTP site.
• Construction of a water main between the new WTP and the existing Butlersgrove Water Tower and works at Butlersgrove reservoir.
• Retention of existing sources and treatment facilities

Next steps & further information

Works are expected to commence in the coming months and are due for completion in 2025.

We will endeavour to keep all stakeholders, businesses and residents informed as this essential water supply scheme progresses. For more information and project updates please visit https://www.water.ie/projects/local-projects/gowran-regional-water-sup/.