New sewage pipe to end discharge of raw sewage at Nose of Howth

Construction work is starting for the new sewer which will take sewage
from Howth and Sutton to Sutton pumping station.  When finished this
will end the discharge of raw sewage from the nose of Howth.

There will be inevitable disruption during construction, but no work will be allowed on Harbour Road during the summer.

Details of the work are available here, including a large pdf map which explains the project.

Some further relevant details are as follows:

  • There will be no work east of Howth Dart Station between 1st May and 31st September.
  • Working hours are 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday.
  • The road will be reinstated every evening and at weekends.