Building of pumping station in Midleton to begin shortly
Construction of a new wastewater pumping station will begin shortly in Midleton.
This phase of the Midleton Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF) project involves the construction of a new wastewater pumping station in lands adjacent to Mill Road in Midleton, and approximately 1km of rising main to connect to the Water Rock wastewater pumping station, which involves crossing the Owenacurra River.
Works completed on the Midleton LIHAF project to date include the construction of 6km of wastewater pipeline from Knockgriffin to Carrigtwohill, and new gravity sewer pipeline from the Nordic Enterprise Park to the Northern Relief Road roundabout.
A new wastewater pumping station at Water Rock has also been constructed and is currently being commissioned.
When the Midleton LIHAF project is complete, this pumping station will carry wastewater flows from the planned pumping station in Midleton North to the Carrigtwohill Wastewater Treatment Plant.
These works mark the final phase of the Midleton LIHAF Wastewater Project, which commenced in 2022 and represents a €24 million investment by Uisce Éireann, the water utility company said.
Infrastructure Delivery Programme Manager for Uisce Éireann, Lisa Cogan said: “We are delighted to be advancing the Midleton North pumping station and rising main. This project milestone represents another great step towards the development of essential new housing and businesses in the East Cork area.
“We will continue to work closely with the community in Midleton as we deliver this project.
“Uisce Éireann is committed to playing its part in the national drive to provide homes by developing and prioritising the delivery of key water services infrastructure.
“When completed, this project will provide the additional wastewater capacity needed to service new homes and businesses in Midleton, enabling the town to thrive both socially and economically in the years to come.”
The project is expected to be completed in 2025.