Works on-going to repair a burst water main along the N11 Kilpedder Northbound

16 January 2024

Information below is relevant until further updates are provided here or on our Supply and Service Updates section.

The burst is impacting the water supply to customers in parts of Kilpedder and surrounding areas

Uisce Eireann, working in partnership with Dublin City Council &Wicklow County Council has identified a large burst on a water main on the N11 Kilpedder Northbound, exit L5056. Every effort is being made to maintain supply to as many customers as possible, as the burst is impacting the water supply to customers in parts of Kilpedder and surrounding areas.

To safely progress the repairs and restore supply, restrictions will be necessary until early tomorrow morning and there will be a temporary road closure on exit L5056 (N11 Northbound) to facilitate these essential repairs. During these hours, households and businesses in parts of Kilpedder and surrounding areas may experience lower than normal pressure and/or intermittent water outages, especially those on higher ground or at the end of the network.

The burst is causing low pressure and outages for some customers in the following areas: Killiskey, Nuns Cross, Timmore Lane, Coynes Cross, Kilmacnogue, Kilmurray, Kilcroney Lane, Kilcoole, Woodstock and areas that directly feed off the 24” water main between Callowhill and Jamenson Corner. 

Every effort is being made to restore the water supply as quickly as possible, however, the repairs are complex due to the location of the burst and the presence of other underground services. Typically, it takes two to three hours following repairs for normal supply to restore to all customers affected by an unplanned outage.

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. 

Uisce Éireann continues to provide detailed, real-time, and local information about water service and supply issues on www.water.ie. The Uisce Éireann customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and updates are also issued via Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) @IWCare. Business customers can sign up to Uisce Éireann’s text alert system to receive updates on supply interruptions over four hours in duration at www.water.ie/business-updates. To register as a vulnerable customer or as an alternative contact, visit our vulnerable customer section.

 For tips on how to conserve water in your home please visit our conservation section.