RPS – AtkinsRéalis – Long O Donnell selected as Client Partner by Uisce Éireann for the Water Supply Project, Eastern and Midlands Region

A joint venture of RPS – AtkinsRéalis – Long O Donnell has been selected by Uisce Éireann as Client Partner for the Water Supply Project, Eastern and Midlands Region.

RPS – AtkinsRéalis – Long O Donnell is an experienced team of Irish and international leaders in project management, engineering design, environmental services, procurement and construction management. The Client Partner was selected following a competitive public procurement process. 

The Water Supply Project is one of the largest and most important infrastructure projects in the history of the state. Population growth, economic growth and climate change means 34% more water will be needed in the Eastern and Midlands Region by 2044. The delivery of the Water Supply Project is critical to sustainable economic growth, enabling housing delivery and attracting investment to support Ireland’s growing population.

The project will bring water from the lower River Shannon at Parteen Basin in Co. Tipperary via a 172km pipeline to Peamount in Dublin with the capacity for treated water offtakes along the route in Tipperary, Offaly and Westmeath. It will ensure a secure and sustainable water supply for up to 50% of the population.

RPS – AtkinsRéalis – Long O Donnell will undertake engineering design, procurement and construction contract administration to support Uisce Éireann with the delivery of this critical national infrastructure project.

The project recently received Government approval in principle under the infrastructure guidelines and will proceed to planning stage next year.

Announcing the appointment, Uisce Éireann Project Director, Mike Healy said, “Our purpose is to deliver transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. For the Eastern and Midlands Region, rising to this challenge requires a new water source. RPS – AtkinsRéalis – Long O Donnell bring a wealth of international expertise and experience in delivering major infrastructure projects globally. The appointment of the Client Partner at this stage will support the delivery of this major national infrastructure project in the shortest possible timeframe subject to planning approval.”

Gerry Carty, Client Partner Project Director said, “RPS – AtkinsRéalis – Long O Donnell are proud to support Uisce Éireann with the design and delivery of the Water Supply Project, Eastern and Midlands Region. We are putting in place an experienced, multi-disciplinary project management, engineering design, and environmental team to expedite the delivery of secure, sustainable water supplies across the region.”