Blackrock Water Network Upgrade
Uisce Éireann has upgraded the water network in Blackrock to support future growth and development in the area.
The works involved the installation of over 2km of new water mains and was part of a project to improve the capacity of the existing water network and operational performance in the area.
The section of works is took place along the R172 Sea Road and Rock Road.
This project was delivered to support existing and future developments within the community. It will improve the capacity of the existing water network in the area, improving performance and reducing demands on the current network.
The works were carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by GMC Utilities Group, and were completed in summer 2024.
What are the benefits of the works?
The benefits of these water network works include:
- Supporting social and economic development - This project will facilitate social and economic growth, including planned residential development.
- Improving the water network - This project will upgrade the water network, increasing the capacity to deliver reliable, sustainable high-quality water services.
- Providing a more resilient water supply - This project will improve the resilience of the water network, increasing connectivity to enable re-routing of water supply as required.
Growth and Development Programme
Uisce Éireann's Growth and Development Programme is a national programme of targeted investment to increase the capacity of water and wastewater infrastructure to enable social and economic growth and development, including the delivery of essential housing.
For more information, visit our programme webpage.
