Work ongoing to progress 'essential' new wastewater infrastructure for East Cork town

Work is ongoing to progress new wastewater infrastructure for Midleton, a project which has been described as "essential" in supporting the future growth of the town. 

The Uisce Éireann project in partnership with Cork County Council involves the construction of over 7km of new wastewater pipes and the construction of two new wastewater pumping stations.

The first three phases of the project have already been completed. 

Phase one involved the construction of a 6km wastewater pipeline from the Nordic Business Park to Carrigtwohill. 

In phase two, a new wastewater pumping station was built at Water Rock. 

Phase three saw the completion of a gravity sewer from the Nordic Business Park to the Northern Relief Road roundabout, along with a rising main extending from the roundabout to the planned Midleton North pumping station. 

Currently, phase four is in progress, focusing on the construction of a new wastewater pumping station and pipeline at Millbrook Crescent, near Mill Road (R626).

Lane closure 

To facilitate the safe delivery of the next phase of works, a temporary one-way northbound lane closure is required on the R626 Upper Mill Road in Midleton from a point immediately north of the level crossing to the Mill Road/Northern Relief Road traffic light junction. 

The closure will be in place from 8am on Monday, October 28 to 7pm on Saturday, November 2

Local and emergency access will always be maintained with northbound traffic diverted via Market Green, Knockgriffin, Northern Relief Road and onward to R626 Upper Mill Road. 

Access and egress to local businesses will also not be affected during the lane closure, Uisce Éireann said. 

Programme manager, for Uisce Éireann’s Growth and Development Programme, Lisa Cogan is looking forward to completing the next phase of works. 

“Completing this essential project will facilitate social and economic progress such as upcoming housing developments. 

“This initiative underscores Uisce Éireann’s continued dedication to delivering vital infrastructure to foster growth in local communities throughout Cork," she said. 

“On behalf of Uisce Éireann, I want to express our gratitude to the people of Midleton for their understanding and cooperation during the ongoing traffic management. 

“Based on our past experiences, we believe that the short-term disruption will be outweighed by the long-term advantages," she added.

The overall works are being carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Geda Construction and are expected to be completed by the end of 2025.