Patricks Quay and Camden Quay Water Main Replacement

Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork City Council, constructed a new water main on Patricks Quay and Camden Quay to improve security of supply for Cork City.

The project to construct a new trunk water main along Patricks and Camden Quays commenced on 1 July 2019. These works were carried out as part of Uisce Éireann's national Leakage Reduction Programme. The section of works was carried out on Brian Boru Street, along Patricks Quay, Camden Quay to the Christy Ring Bridge. The works were carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Ward & Burke Construction Ltd. and were completed by the end of September 2019.

A reliable water supply

• Replacing the ageing water mains reduced the instances of bursts and water outages and ensured a reliable supply of water to customers and local businesses in the area.

Reduced leaks

• Replacing the old water mains eliminated existing leaks and reduced the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground.

Improved water quality

• Removing existing old cast iron from the public water network and replacing them with new pipes reduced the risk of contamination.

Improved operation and maintenance

• These works delivered cost savings by providing improved water network operation that required less maintenance in the future.

• The works involved the construction of approximately 470 metres of ductile iron trunk water mains.
• Areas of work were limited to short sections to minimise impact on customers.
• Traffic management was in place during this time.