Uisce Éireann proposes multiple changes to wastewater pumping station in Kildare

Uisce Éireann (UE) has proposed multiple changes to a wastewater pumping station located in South Kildare.

According to a planning permission application which is currently with Kildare County Council (KCC), UE intends to make the changes to the station located at Athgarvan Heights in Athgarvan, Walshestown.

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Specifically, the application notes that UE is seeking permission from KCC in order to carry out the following works:

• Alterations to the existing wastewater pumping station, comprising of demolition and removal of existing manholes, valve chamber, control kiosks, vent stacks and fencing
• The repurposing of the existing wet well into new bypass screen chamber
• The replacement of the existing standby generator and fuel storage
• The construction of a new wastewater pumping station, comprising of below-ground construction of wet well and emergency storage tank with 24 hours storage capacity, and interconnecting pipework and manholes
• Above-ground construction of delivery pipework and fittings, odour control unit and vent stack, control kiosk, welfare kiosk, vacuum flush kiosk, gantry crane and ESB mini pillar
• The construction of a new security site gate and palisade site fencing
• Proposed hard and soft landscaping works to include screen planting
• All associated ancillary works including site works and temporary working areas

The date received on the application is listed as May 26 last.

The submission-by and due dates are listed as June 29, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.

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