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Oifig Chláraithe / Registered Office: Teach Colvill, 24-26 Sráid Thalbóid, Baile Átha Cliath 1, D01 NP86 / Colvill House, 24-26 Talbot Street,
Dublin, Ireland D01NP86
Is cuideachta ghníomhaíochta ainmnithe atá faoi theorainn scaireanna é Uisce Éireann / Uisce Éireann is a designated activity company, limited by
shares.
Cláraithe in Éirinn Uimh.: 530363 / Registered in Ireland No.: 530363
CONFIRMATION OF FEASIBILITY
Thomas Kerr
20 February 2026
Our Ref: CDS26000147 Pre-Connection Enquiry
2 Main Street, Ballybay, Monaghan
Dear Applicant/Agent,
We have completed the review of the Pre-Connection Enquiry.
Uisce Éireann has reviewed the pre-connection enquiry in relation to a
Wastewater connection for a Housing Development of 3 unit(s) at 2 Main Street,
Ballybay, Monaghan, (the Development).
Based upon the details provided we can advise the following regardi ng
connecting to the networks;
• Wastewater Connection - Feasible without infrastructure upgrade
by Uisce Éireann
- Wastewater Treatment
Connection feasible without infrastructure
upgrades.
Wastewater network
The existing 100mm sewer on the main
road has sufficient capacity to take up the
additional flow from this development.
The applicant shall obtain any
permissions/ consents/ wayleaves (if
required) for the pipe route from their
development to the UE network.
RECEIVED: 13/05/2026
This letter does not constitute an offer, in whole or in part, to provide a connection
to any Uisce Éireann infrastructure. Before the Development can be connected
to our network(s) you must submit a connection application and be granted and
sign a connection agreement with Uisce Éireann.
As the network capacity changes constantly, this review is only valid at the time
of its completion. As soon as planning permission has been granted for the
Development, a completed connection application should be submitted. The
connection application is available at www.water.ie/connections/get-connected/
Where can you find more information?
• Section A - What is important to know?
• Section B - Details of Uisce Éireann’s Network(s)
This letter is issued to provide information about the current feasibility
of the proposed connection(s) to Uisce Éireann’s network(s). This is not
a connection offer and capacity in Uisce Éireann’s network(s) may only
be secured by entering into a connection agreement with Uisce Éireann.
For any further information, visit www.water.ie/connections, email
newconnections@water.ie or contact 1800 278 278.
Yours sincerely,
Dermot Phelan
Connections and Developer Services
RECEIVED: 13/05/2026
Section A - What is important to know?
What is important to
know? Why is this important?
Do you need a
contract to connect?
• Yes, a contract is required to connect. This letter does not
constitute a contract or an offer in whole or in part to
provide a connection to Uisce Éireann’s network(s).
• Before the Development can connect to Uisce Éireann’s
network(s), you must submit a connection application and
be granted and sign a connection agreement with Uisce
Éireann.
When should I
submit a Connection
Application?
• A connection application should only be submitted after
planning permission has been granted.
Where can I find
information on
connection charges?
• Uisce Éireann connection charges can be found at:
https://www.water.ie/connections/information/charges/
Who will carry out
the connection
work?
• All works to Uisce Éireann’s network(s), including works in
the public space, must be carried out by Uisce Éireann*.
*Where a Developer has been granted specific permission
and has been issued a connection offer for Self-Lay in the
Public Road/Area, they may complete the relevant
connection works
Fire flow
Requirements
• The Confirmation of Feasibility does not extend to fire flow
requirements for the Development. Fire flow requirements
are a matter for the Developer to determine.
• What to do? - Contact the relevant Local Fire Authority
Plan for disposal of
storm water
• The Confirmation of Feasibility does not extend to the
management or disposal of storm water or ground waters.
• What to do? - Contact the relevant Local Authority to
discuss the management or disposal of proposed storm
water or ground water discharges.
Where do I find
details of Uisce
Éireann’s
network(s)?
• Requests for maps showing Uisce Éireann’s network(s) can
be submitted to: datarequests@water.ie RECEIVED: 13/05/2026
What are the design
requirements for the
connection(s)?
• The design and construction of the Wastewater pipes and
related infrastructure to be installed in this Development
shall comply with the Uisce Éireann Connections and
Developer Services Standard Details and Codes of
Practice, available at www.water.ie/connections
Trade Effluent
Licensing
• Any person discharging trade effluent** to a sewer, must
have a Trade Effluent Licence issued pursuant to section
16 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (as
amended).
• More information and an application form for a Trade
Effluent License can be found at the following link:
https://www.water.ie/business/trade-effluent/about/
**trade effluent is defined in the Local Government (Water
Pollution) Act, 1977 (as amended)
RECEIVED: 13/05/2026
Section B – Details of Uisce Éireann’s Network(s)
The map included below outlines the current Uisce Éireann infrastructure
adjacent the Development: To access Uisce Éireann Maps email
datarequests@water.ie
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey of Ireland by Permission of the
Government. License No. 3-3-34
Note: The information provided on the included maps as to the position of
Uisce Éireann’s underground network(s) is provided as a general guide only.
The information is based on the best available information provided by each
Local Authority in Ireland to Uisce Éireann.
Whilst every care has been taken in respect of the information on Uisce
Éireann’s network(s), Uisce Éireann assumes no responsibility for and gives no
guarantees, undertakings or warranties concerning the accuracy, completeness
or up to date nature of the information provided , nor does it accept any liability
whatsoever arising from or out of any errors or omissions. This information
should not be solely relied upon in the event of excavations or any other works
being carried out in the vicinity of Uisce Éireann’s underground network(s). The
onus is on the parties carrying out excavations or any other works to ensure the
exact location of Uisce Éireann’s underground network(s) is identified prior to
excavations or any other works being carried out. Service connection pipes are
not generally shown but their presence should be anticipated.
RECEIVED: 13/05/2026