Growth and Development Programme - North Drogheda Wastewater Network Upgrade
Uisce Éireann is investing €22m in new wastewater infrastructure for North Drogheda to support future growth and development.
The works involve the construction of a new wastewater pumping station off Twenties Lane and the installation of over 1km of rising main between Twenties Lane and Ballymakenny Road, and 1.3km of gravity sewer from Ballymakenny Road to the junction of Dunlin Street and Teal Street in Ashton Village.
These works, representing a €20m investment, are being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s Growth and Development Programme, and commenced in July 2025.
This project is being delivered to support existing and future developments within the community. It will improve the capacity of the existing wastewater network in the area, improving performance and reducing demands on the current network.
The works are being carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by GMC Utilities Group Ltd. and are expected to be completed in 2027.
What are the benefits of the works?
The benefits of these wastewater network works include:
- Supporting social and economic development – This project will facilitate social and economic growth, including planned residential development.
Improving the wastewater network – This project will upgrade the wastewater network, increasing the capacity to deliver reliable, sustainable high-quality wastewater services for the community.
Will customers be affected by the works?
Works will require traffic management at Ballymakenny Road, Listoke and Ashton Village.
Traffic management details will be communicated locally in advance of each section of works.
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.
Standard working hours are 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday.
Community Engagement
GMC Utilities Group Ltd. has a full time Community Liaison Officer on the contract who is available to address any queries or concerns in relation to the works.
Contact details: Johnny Cuciureanu | 085 854 1594 | customerservice@gmcirl.com
Customers can also phone Uisce Éireann on 1800 278 278 if they have any questions about the project.
Uisce Éireann regrets any inconvenience these necessary wastewater network improvements may cause. Details of any supply interruptions associated with this project will be updated regularly on the Uisce Éireann website.
