Thurles Wastewater Network Upgrade

Uisce Éireann, has commenced the Detailed Design stage of proposed upgrade works required for the wastewater network in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Site survey works are required to inform the design of the proposed project.

The current wastewater infrastructure in the town is inadequate and upgrades are required to ensure wastewater discharges meet environmental compliance regulations. The overall objective of the Thurles Wastewater Network Upgrade Project is to upgrade the wastewater network to address non-compliances identified within the Thurles Drainage Area Plan and to alleviate flooding issues within parts of the town.

As part of the ground investigation project, non-intrusive surveys and intrusive investigation works shall be carried out to inform the Detailed Design for the overall Thurles Wastewater Network Upgrade Project. The surveys will be reviewed, and a design will be put forward that will facilitate future growth and development in the area and provide solutions to areas subject flooding.

Priority Geotech Limited, are carrying out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann.

• The site investigation works will inform the design of the proposed Thurles Wastewater Network upgrade.
• The Thurles Wastewater Network upgrade will facilitate future growth in the town and reduce external property flooding.

• Slit trenches, boreholes, sampling, in-situ and laboratory testing/work.
• CCTV survey of the proposed network upgrade.
• These works will take place at various locations across the town. A phased intermittent approach has been adopted for delivery of these works commencing at Abbey Road and residents will be notified in advance of works.
• Traffic management will be in place during this time to carry out the works safely and efficiently. Standard working hours are 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Night works may also be required, and communities will be notified of this in advance.

• Site investigation works are due to commence towards the end of August 2025.
• The site investigation works are scheduled to take eight weeks to complete.
• Once the design phase is complete, Uisce Éireann will progress the necessary statutory, regulatory, and budgetary approvals required to deliver the new infrastructure.
• In advance of this project moving to construction we will proactively communicate clear details of the project to the local community and to related stakeholders in the area.

Further information

Uisce Éireann will continue to work hard to keep all stakeholders informed as we progress this essential wastewater project. Customers can phone Uisce Éireann on 1800 278 278 if they have any questions about the project or visit our website.