Some traffic disruption is expected in Athenry over the coming weeks while water mains are being replaced on multiple streets.
Uisce Éireann is replacing approximately 250m of older, leak prone water mains along Barrack Street, Abbey Row, Caheroyn Road and the Crescent.
This work is meant to reduce outages and leaks affecting homes and businesses in the area.
Work has got underway on this project this week, and it is currently expected to be completed this summer.
Welcoming the project, Enda Mac Namara of Uisce Éireann said that the replacement of these deteriorating water mains will improve water quality and the resilience of the network, eliminating existing leaks and reducing the amount of clean water lost into the ground.
“Every pipe we replace is guided by one clear goal: providing a water supply people can count on. These improvements make a difference every single day, in every tap, every home and throughout the community.”
By focusing on delivering a more reliable supply, we’re helping to build a stronger, more resilient water service for the people of Athenry now and for generations to come,” Enda said.
A traffic management system will be in place during the works in the form of a stop / go system. Local and emergency traffic will always be maintained.
If short-term planned water disruptions are required, customers will receive at least 48 hours’ notice before any interruption.
