Knockpogue and Knockfree Water Mains Replacement
Uisce Éireann is carrying out leakage reduction works on the northside of Cork city to provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage.
The works involve the replacement of 2.5 kilometres of old cast iron water mains prone to bursts on the northside of Cork city. The programme to replace the water mains with new modern pipes will commence next week and will provide a more reliable water supply, improve water quality, and reduce high levels of leakage in the area.
Works will take place in Knockpogue Avenue, Knockfree Avenue, Fairfield Road and Farranferris Avenue. To deliver the works safely and efficiently, traffic management will be in place. Local and emergency access will always be maintained.
The works are being carried out by Ward and Burke Construction Ltd on behalf of Uisce Éireann with works expected to be completed in March 2026.
The works may involve some short-term water interruptions, and the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any planned disruption.
The works also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ property boundaries and connecting it to the customer’s water supply. Where the existing service connections on the public side are lead these are being replaced.
Old vs. new pipes
What are the benefits of the works?
The benefits of the leakage reduction works include:
- A Reliable Water Supply – Replacement of water mains and service connections will reduce the instances of bursts and water outages and will ensure a reliable supply of water to customers and local businesses in the area.
- Reduced Leaks – Replacement of water mains and service connections will eliminate existing leaks and reduce the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground.
- Improved Operation and Maintenance – These works will deliver cost savings by providing improved water network operation that will require less maintenance in the future.
Will customers be affected by the works?
The works may involve some short-term water interruptions and the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any planned water interruptions.
We understand that this type of work can be inconvenient and works crews will make every effort to minimise any disruption these necessary works cause.
