A new phase of work will get underway in the coming days in Rathmullan as part of ongoing water network upgrades.
Works will take place between Inch View and St Joseph’s National School with traffic diversions planned.
The project is part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme and is focused on improving the reliability of the water supply for homes and businesses, while reducing the level of treated water lost through leaks.
In recent months close to 1km of ageing water mains have been successfully replaced in Rathmullan, along Coastguard Station Road, the R247 Kinnegar Road and Sycamores Road.
Now the next phase of works will see the replacement of 200 metres of old and damaged water mains with new modern pipes along Church Hill Road.
Works will take place between Inch View and St Joseph’s National School and are scheduled to begin in the coming days, with completion expected in late autumn. The upgrades will be carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Farrans Construction.
As part of the investment, new water service connections will also be installed from the public water main to customers’ property boundaries, helping to further enhance the performance of the local network.
Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann, Patricia Lowry
Patricia Lowry, Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann, said: “We’ve made great progress to date in Rathmullan, with significant sections of the network already upgraded, and we’re seeing the benefits of that work for the local community.
“We’re now looking forward to completing this important project for the people of Rathmullan, helping to deliver a more reliable water supply while reducing leakage across the network.”
In order to safely deliver these important upgrade works, a temporary closure of the L5432-1 will be required, with diversion routes clearly signposted.
To help reduce disruption for the local community and road users, the road will reopen every Friday evening and remain open for the weekend for the duration of the project.
Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times, and work areas will be limited to short sections where possible to minimise disruption.
Customers are encouraged to visit www.water.ie for updates or contact Uisce Éireann on 1800 278 278 with any queries.