Supply returning in Carrigaline after successful mains repair
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Water supply is returning to impacted Uisce Éireann customers in Carrigaline town this evening with repair works successfully completed.
The burst which occurred this morning was complex to repair due to its location and traffic volumes in the busy Cork town.
Michael Bell, Network Operations Manager thanked customers for their cooperation while the complex repair works were carried out from early this morning: “Our crews have completed all repair works. Uisce Éireann acknowledges the disruption that can be caused by an unplanned outage and wishes to thank customers in the area for their patience while these repairs were underway. We would ask customers in the impacted areas to be mindful that it may take longer for normal supply to be fully restored to customers as the system recharges.”
Typically, it takes three to four hours following repairs for normal supply to be restored to all affected customers. However, it may take longer for normal supply to be restored to customers at the end of the network or on higher ground as the system recharges.
Customers in the following areas were impacted by water supply outages: The Carrigaline Court Hotel, Kilmoney Woods, Kilmoney Road Upper, Lower Clevedon, Mountain Road, Station Road, West Avenue, Maurland.
Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. Our customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on X @IWCare with any queries.
Updates are available on our Water Supply Updates section on our website (Ref. COR00109037).
Uisce Éireann has a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at our Text Alerts page.
Previous Updates
Uisce Éireann are working to repair a significant burst to a water main in Carrigaline, County Cork, which occurred earlier this morning. The repair is complex due to the location of the burst and traffic volumes in the town.
Traffic management measures have been put in place to allow the crew to carry out the repair safely.
Repair works are expected to be completed by 7:30pm this evening. Updates will be posted on our website.
Customers in the following areas will be impacted by water supply disruptions: The Carrigaline Court Hotel, Kilmoney Woods, Kilmoney Road Upper, Lower Clevedon, Mountain Road, Station Road, West Avenue, Maurland.
Michael Bell, Water Network Operations Manager said: “We understand the disruption a large burst like this can cause and we are working to repair the water main as quickly as possible, while prioritising the safety of the public and our crew. Due to flooding and debris at the site, traffic management and diversions are required to allow the repair to be carried out safely. We thank the community for their patience and understanding while this work is ongoing.”
Typically, it takes three to four hours following repairs for normal supply to be restored to all affected customers. However, it may take longer for normal supply to be restored to customers at the end of the network or on higher ground as the system recharges.
Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. Our customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on X @IWCare with any queries.
Updates are available on our Water Supply Updates section on water.ie (Ref. COR00109037).
Uisce Éireann has a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at our Text Alerts page.
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