Schull Water Mains Replacement
Uisce Éireann is carrying out leakage reduction works in Schull, Co. Cork to provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage.
The works involve the replacement of over 800 metres of problematic water mains with new modern pipes. The programme to replace the water mains in Schull will commence in mid-January 2025. These works are being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme.
The section of works will take place along Ardmanagh Road, from the L-4410 to Cape View. Works will also take place along the L8421.
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 Ward & Burke Construction Ltd. and are expected to be completed by March 2024.
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?
Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact on customers. Traffic management will be in place at this time, in the form of 2 separate road closures. A section of Ardmanagh Road, from the L-4410 to Cape View, will be closed from the 13th January – 31st January 2025. Separately, a section of the L-8421 will be closed from 27th January – 14th February 2025. Local and emergency traffic will always be maintained.
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.
