Works progress to improve Stradbally water supply

18 March 2021

Uisce Éireann working in partnership with Laois County Council is carrying out essential watermain improvement works on Church Avenue, Stradbally, Co. Laois in order to safeguard the water supply and increase water pressure to homes and businesses in the area. These essential works are being delivered in adherence with current HSE and government Covid-19 advice.

The works involve the provision of new service connections for customers directly affected by the replacement of 850 metres of old leaking watermains. The installation of the new watermain is being delivered by Ward and Burke Construction limited on behalf of Uisce Éireann. Works are planned to start next week, Monday 22 March 2021 and are expected to be completed within 5 weeks. Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact on customers. Traffic management will be in place to facilitate the safe delivery of the works, while local and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times.

Uisce Éireann and Laois County Council will make every effort to maintain normal supply to all properties throughout the works however some short-term water shut offs may be necessary and the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours notice prior to any planned water shut offs.

Speaking about the works, Joe Carroll, Uisce Éireann said, “We understand that this type of work can be inconvenient and working in partnership with Laois County Council we will make every effort to minimise any disruption that these necessary works may cause. The delivery of these essential works will help to safeguard the water supply to homes and businesses in Stradbally and surrounding areas ensuring a safer mores sustainable water supply.”

Uisce Éireann is working at this time, with our Local Authority partners, contractors and others to safeguard the health and well-being of both staff and the public and to ensure the continuity of critical drinking water and wastewater services. Uisce Éireann would like to remind people to follow the HSE COVID-19 advice and ensure frequent handwashing.

Uisce Éireann is working proactively with our delivery partners and as part of a multi-agency working group to ensure that our construction works are carried out in a controlled and safe manner, in keeping with Government and HSE guidelines to protect workers, their families and the broader community.

Uisce Éireann and Laois County Council regrets any inconvenience caused. Our customer care helpline is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278 and customers can also contact us on Twitter @IWCare with any queries. For updates visit the Supply and Service Updates section of our website.