Grand Parade Pump Station Improvement Works
Uisce Éireann is commencing works in the Grand Parade area of the city to make improvements to Cork City's wastewater infrastructure.
The works will allow access for specialist contractors to the underground Pump Station located on Grand Parade, for removal of redundant equipment, cleaning of the pumping station and removal of historical debris. It will afford further opportunities to survey and inspect the existing structure and
will provide resilience for the continuation of critical wastewater infrastructure improvements within Cork City.
Works are due to commence in January 2026.
The section of works will take place on a short section of Sullivans Quay, across Nano Nagle Bridge and along Grand Parade.
The works will be carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Ward and Burke Construction Ltd. and are expected to be completed by mid-March 2026.
What are the benefits of the works?
The benefits of these wastewater infrastructure improvement works include:
- Investment in wastewater infrastructure – This project will provide improvements to the existing wastewater pumping station in Grand Parade.
- Enhanced standards across the wastewater network – internal cleaning of the pump station,and removal and disposal of waste accumulated within the pump station will reduce risk of overflows into the River Lee.
- Building capability for future improvement – This project will provide improved isolation and control capability for future maintenance and improvement activities.
Will customers be affected by the works?
To safely and efficiently deliver these works, a night working period and an associated road closure have been granted by Cork City Council and will be in place along a short section of Sullivan’s Quay until 19 January. A temporary footpath closure is also required, and a signed pedestrian diversion will be in place on Sullivans Quay, across Nano Nagle Bridge and along Grand Parade.
Temporary hoarding will be installed to provide a safe and secure site, while also acting as a visual screen and offering a basic level of noise reduction for the surrounding area.
To ensure access to the Grand Parade carpark is maintained, a temporary up-and-over pipe bridge will be in place during the works.
Standard working hours are 7AM to 7PM, Monday to Friday. Night working hours are 7pm to 7pm.
