Portlaw Water Mains Replacement
Uisce Éireann is commencing water main replacement works in Portlaw to improve water quality, provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage.
The work involves the replacement of 2.2km of old and problematic cast iron water mains with new modern pipes. The programme to replace the water mains will commence in early August. These works are being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme.
The section of works will take place along Connolly Road, Carrick Road and Priests Road.
The works will also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ property boundaries and connecting it to the customers’ water supply.
The works will be carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Shareridge Ltd and are expected to be
completed by early Winter 2024.
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 local homes and businesses.
- Improved Water Quality – Removing existing old cast iron and lead from the public water network and replacing them with new pipes will reduce the risk of contamination.
- 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?
Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact on customers. It is planned that large sections of work will be delivered using trenchless technology to limit the amount of time the works will take and limit the overall impact on the community.
To deliver the works safely and efficiently traffic management will be in place, in the form of a stop / go system and traffic lights. Local and emergency traffic will always be maintained. Further information on traffic management will be communicated locally as required.
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.
