Kellystown Foul Water Pumping Station Delivered Ahead of Schedule

Campion Pumps was appointed by a leading national developer to deliver a foul water pump station design for a major residential development in Blanchardstown, Dublin. The project, completed under a Uisce Éireann self-lay agreement, was delivered ahead of schedule and within budget.

Client

An Established National Homebuilder

Location

Blanchardstown, Dublin

Services

The Challenge

The primary challenge for this project was the design and delivery of a premium, quality water infrastructure system that would achieve full alignment between all key stakeholders.

A critical objective was securing unanimous agreement on all risk assessments and design elements. This was essential to ensure the long term operational safety and maintenance efficiency of the infrastructure for decades to come. Meeting the stringent technical requirements for compliance and final handover was a non-negotiable standard from the outset, guaranteeing a resilient system built to serve the client far into the future.

The Solution

Drawing on our extensive experience in delivering approximately 20 similar projects annually, Campion Pumps deployed a proven and efficient strategy. Our familiarity with Uisce Éireann’s processes allowed us to submit a near complete solution from the outset, drastically reducing the typical feedback and revision cycles and accelerating the approval timeline.

For the construction phase, we utilised our advanced off-site precast modular concrete system. This approach was selected to ensure the highest quality standards, as manufacturing key components in a controlled factory environment eliminates the variables and potential defects associated with traditional on-site construction. This proactive approach was further informed by lessons from previous projects, allowing us to identify and resolve potential issues before they could impact the project schedule.

Sustainability & Efficiency

The project incorporated several key measures to minimise environmental impact and enhance long term operational efficiency:

  • Low Carbon Materials: The precast concrete system utilised GGBS (Ground Granulated Blast-furnace Slag), a waste product from steel manufacturing, significantly reducing the embodied carbon compared to traditional concrete.
  • High Efficiency Operation: The station features high efficiency pumps with variable speed drives to optimise electricity consumption based on demand, reducing both carbon emissions and energy costs.
  • Intelligent Controls: Advanced control systems were installed to minimise blockage risk through self cleaning functions, reducing the need for maintenance call outs and lowering operational carbon and costs.

The Outcome

The Kellystown project was an unqualified success, meeting all key performance indicators:

  1. On Time Delivery: All milestones were achieved on schedule, allowing the developer to proceed with housing occupancy without delay.
  2. Below Budget Completion: Efficient management and value engineering ensured completion below the original budget.
  3. Quality & Longevity: The infrastructure was built to exceed standards, with a 50 year design life for the concrete structure, 25 years for mechanical components, and 15 years for ICT, ensuring durability and reliability.

The successful delivery has strengthened our relationship with the client, which has led directly to a follow up project in Drogheda.

The developer received critical infrastructure on time and under budget. Future residents get a dependable system, and Uisce Éireann inherits a low-maintenance asset built to last.