Works commence to improve water supply for Corrandulla customers

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Uisce Éireann crews are due to arrive in the Corrandulla area of Galway next week to begin a programme of water mains replacement. 

Uisce Éireann will replace almost a kilometre of aging water mains with new pipes as part of this programme of works, helping to ensure a more secure and reliable supply of drinking water for homes and businesses in the area. 

The mains replacement will also help to reduce instances of bursts and other operational issues on the network, while reducing the volume of treated water lost underground to leakage. 

The works will take place from Aucloggeen to Tumnahalla along the L-2121-47 and L-2121-40 roads. A total of 924 metres of new mains will be laid as part of the project. 

Works are due to begin next week and are expected to be completed by summer. 

In order to ensure the safety of crews, road users and the general public while works are ongoing, traffic management measures in the form of 2/3 way traffic lights will be required. A temporary road closure will also be required later in the project. 

Enda Mac Namara, Uisce Éireann Programme Manager, highlighted the benefits that the newly laid water mains will provide for the local community. 

“This pipe network is aging and has become prone to leaks and bursts, which lead to supply disruptions for our customers. This programme of works will provide a significantly improved water supply for homes and businesses in the Corrandulla area, while helping us work towards our long-term commitment to driving down leakage rates nationwide,” said Enda. 

“We acknowledge that the works may cause some short-term disruptions for local residents, and we wish to thank the community for their support as we work to deliver this essential infrastructure.” 

All works are being carried out by Farrans Construction on behalf of Uisce Éireann.       

Uisce Éireann continues to deliver initiatives under the national Leakage Reduction Programme to provide a more secure and reliable water supply, reduce high levels of leakage, improve water quality, and create operational efficiencies in the water network.  

We are carrying out targeted leakage detection repairs across the country with a special focus on those areas experiencing water shortages and higher demand.  

The Uisce Éireann Customer Contact Centre, open 24/7 on freephone 1800 278 278, is available to answer any queries on any of Uisce Éireann’s mains replacement works in Galway.

Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.