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Water Services Strategic Plan 2050

Water Services Strategic Plan 2050

The Water Services Strategic Plan

The Water Services Strategic Plan (WSSP) presents Uisce Éireann’s objectives for the next 25 years and the means by which we will achieve them. It aligns to requirements set out in the Water Services (No. 2) Act 2013. We published our first Water Services Strategic Plan in 2015 and are now undertaking the process to consult on our draft Water Services Strategic Plan 2050 (WSSP 2050) which will replace the current plan.

View the Draft Water Services Strategic Plan 2050
2050 Consultation Roadmap

Once adopted the new Water Services Strategic Plan 2050 will be an important strategic document that will focus on the provision of safe drinking water and ensure that the environment is protected from the impacts of wastewater discharges. It will also ensure that we have efficient and sustainable modern systems that meet the needs of customers, contribute to economic growth and development, and provide value for money.  It is our responsibility to ensure that all our customers receive a safe and secure supply of drinking water and have their wastewater collected, appropriately treated and returned safely to the environment.

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Water Vision 2050 was a comprehensive study undertaken by Uisce Éireann in partnership with external stakeholders and the outputs of this study emphasised the power of foresight in safeguarding Ireland's water future. The Water Vision 2050 Project explored how big change drivers such as climate change, digitisation and environmental challenges might impact on the wider water sector over time. The outcomes of this project have informed our future strategies and plans including the upcoming draft Water Service Strategic Plan 2050. Click to view the stage 1 and stage 2 reports.

Consultations

Consultation One

The draft Water Services Strategic Plan 2050 is being developed following two phases of consultation. An initial statutory consultation on the draft Water Services Strategic Plan 2050 Issues Paper, Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report and the AA Screening Report ran during Autumn 2023. For this period of consultation, Uisce Éireann engaged directly with key statutory and regulatory stakeholders. Feedback received on the Issues Paper and the Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report and the AA Screening Report, was reviewed and taken into account during preparation of the draft Water Services Strategic Plan 2050, the Strategic Environmental Assessment Report and the Natura Impact Statement.

Consultation Two

As part of the second phase of consultation, Uisce Éireann are now inviting submissions on the draft Water Services Strategic Plan 2050 together with the draft Strategic Environmental Assessment Report and draft Natura Impact Statement (AA process). To understand more about the draft Water Services Strategic Plan 2050 and what we are consulting on visit the consultation page.

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How can I get involved?

Consultation for the draft Water Services Strategic Plan 2050 is now open and we are accepting feedback. To view the draft Water Services Strategic Plan 2050 and associated environmental reports please visit the consultation page.

Email: wssp@water.ie

Post: Water Services Strategic Plan, Uisce Éireann, P.O. Box 13216, Glenageary, Co. Dublin

Freephone: 1800 46 36 76

Water Services Strategic Plan 2015

The current WSSP was approved by the Minister in 2015 and covers the period from 2015 to 2040. We have now started work towards developing the next WSSP which will cover the period from 2025 to 2050 with the aim of securing the approval of the Minister by the end of 2024. To view the WSSP 2015 documents please see the below.