Work was completed recently on significant upgrade works to the water network in Ballinasloe to reduce the amount of outages the town suffers.
Crews have recently completed reinstatement works at St Michael’s Place, in the centre of the East Galway town, after a programme of works which saw over 200 metres of the aging cast iron mains replaced with new, modern pipes.
This upgrade to the town water network began work back in February, and was completed in mid-April.
The works also involved laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ property boundaries, and connecting it to the customers’ water supply.
Enda Mac Namara, programme manager with Uisce Éireann, outlined the benefits of the project.
“Ultimately, these recently completed works will provide real and tangible benefits for St Michael’s Place and the surrounding areas of Ballinasloe by ensuring a safer and more reliable water supply and significantly reducing the risk of future disruptions.”
“Local residents and businesses were highly cooperative with our crews while works were ongoing, and we wish to extend our thanks to these residents and businesses,” said Enda.
