Uisce Éireann and SDCC to co-deliver leakage reduction and flood prevention works in Newcastle

Uisce Éireann and South Dublin County Council (SDCC) are jointly delivering water main replacement and surface water pipeline installation projects along R405 Hazelhatch Road.

Together, these projects will eliminate existing leaks, reduce instances of bursts, prevent flooding events and ensure a reliable supply of water to customers and local businesses in the area. Additionally, the delivery of the projects will provide sufficient capacity in the network to cater for existing and future development in Celbridge and Newcastle, including the facilitation of new housing.

The Uisce Éireann works, which commenced in Celbridge in October 2025, involve the replacement of 5.25km of water main between Celbridge, Co Kildare and Newcastle, Co Dublin. So far, 850 metres of water main has been replaced. The SDCC works involve the installation of 2.5km of surface water pipeline from Newcastle to Hazelhatch and the installation of four communications ducts.

Uisce Éireann’s Nicola Butler is pleased with the progress of the works to date and to be working in tandem with SDCC. “We are excited by the multiple benefits that the co-delivery of these works will bring. By working in partnership with SDCC, we are able to reduce disruption for the community and install three utilities at once. The synergy between two public bodies that is on display here is a particularly pleasing aspect of this phase of the project.”

To safely and efficiently deliver these projects, a road closure from the junction of R405 Hazelhatch Road with Loughtown Road and the junction of R405 Hazelhatch Road with Athgoe Road will be in effect from Monday, 23 February until the end of August 2026. A signposted diversion will be in place and local and emergency services access will be maintained at all times.

GMC Utilities Group Ltd. are delivering these projects on behalf of Uisce Éireann.

This project is one example of how Uisce Éireann is working to reduce leaks every day. Fixing leaks can be complicated. We have over 65,000 km of water pipes underground in Ireland – enough to circle the earth one and a half times. Most leaks aren’t visible, resulting in precious water being lost but we are making progress. Leakage levels are now at their lowest ever with water loss reduced from 49% in 2014 to 36% nationally

This project is being delivered as part of Uisce Éireann’s national Leakage Reduction Programme which continues to deliver significant benefits to communities across Ireland, including improved water quality, provision of a more resilient and sustainable water supply for customers, and considerable water savings.  

For more information please visit www.water.ie/reducingleaks. Members of the public can report any leaks in the public water network by contacting Uisce Éireann at 1800 278 278 or online at Report a Leak. Uisce Éireann also has a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at the text alerts page.     

Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment. To find out more visit www.water.ie    

For Uisce Éireann media queries, please contact press@water.ie

For SDCC media queries, please contact communications@sdublincoco.ie