Roscommon Main Drainage Scheme
Uisce Éireann is progressing works to upgrade the sewer network in Roscommon Town.
Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Roscommon County Council, has commenced works on the Roscommon Main Drainage Scheme project to safeguard the environment and provide for future growth and development in the town. This project represents a further step in the continued delivery of improvements to the wastewater network in Roscommon.
When completed, the €20 million project will reduce the risk of sewer flooding in Roscommon Town and improve water quality in the River Jiggy and River Hind. It will also increase the capacity of the sewer network, providing a platform for future population growth and economic development.
Look-ahead for upcoming works in Roscommon
| Location | Proposed Dates | Duration | Planned Works | Traffic Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circular Road (night works) |
Ongoing
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1 week
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Pipe laying – Fire Station to Athlone Rd Roundabout (Casey’s) | Night works - Ongoing traffic management in place |
| Circular Road (night works) | Ongoing | 4 weeks | Pipe Laying – The Walk to Castlerea Roundabout |
Night works -ongoing traffic management in place. |
| Circular Road (night works) | 4 March | 6 weeks |
Pipe Laying – Up to Galway Road Roundabout
|
Night works – Traffic Lights
|
| WwTP |
Ongoing until mid-year
|
6 months |
Shaft and Tunnel works at the Main Waste Water Treatment plant
|
No TM required. Increased truck movement on Golf Links Rd ongoing
|
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Circular Road Outlying Pumping Station
|
Ongoing
|
6 months |
Site Development, Shaft Construction
|
No TM required except site entrance – increased truck movements within the area.
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Castlerea Rd Outlying Pumping Station
|
Ongoing
|
3 months |
Site Works incl. MEICA works
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No TM except Site Entrance
|
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Ardsallagh Outlying Pumping Station
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Ongoing
|
3 months |
Site Works incl. MEICA works
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No TM except Site Entrance
|
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Ballinagard outlying pumping station
|
Ongoing
|
3 months
|
Site Works incl. MEICA works
|
No TM except site entrance
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Traffic Management
- Advanced traffic management warning signage will be in place and shared to AA Road Watch.
- Working areas will be kept to a minimum to minimise traffic congestion.
- Local and emergency access will always be maintained.
- VMS boards will be in place to advise motorists and the public of the works.
Stakeholder Engagement
These works will be carried out in phases and limited to short sections to reduce impact to businesses and residents. All residents, businesses and Roscommon County Council have been communicated with in relation to the works. We apologise for any inconvenience that these essential works may cause.
A Liaison Officer from GMC Utilities Group and Resident Engineering staff from Uisce Éireann will also be available during the project to to address and queries or concerns in relation to the works.
The project team can be contacted using the details below.
E-mail: RoscommonTMDS@gmcirl.com
Phone: 0818 462 400
Benefits
Upon completion the project will:
- Reduce the risk of sewers flooding;
- Enhance the water quality in the Jiggy and Hind rivers;
- Improve sewer capacity to facilitate economic development; and
- Ensure compliance with the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive.
Steps
This project will include the following works including:
- Installation of 7.2km of new higher capacity sewers and rising mains;
- Upgrade of six existing storm water overflows and decommissioning a further six;
- Construction of a new inlet pumping station, balancing tank and storm water holding tank at the existing Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
- New /Upgraded pumping stations with stormwater storage at Circular Rd, Castlerea Rd, Ardsallagh, Ballinagard.