Shanbally Water Main Replacement - Ringaskiddy West

Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing ageing water mains in Ringaskiddy West, Shanbally to improve security of supply, improve water quality and reduce high levels of leakage.

The programme to replace ageing water mains in Ringaskiddy, Shanbally is to commence on this week. These works are being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s national Leakage Reduction Programme. The section of works will take place between Curragh Hill and at junction of Curragh Hill/N28.

Benefits

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 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

Improved Operation and Maintenance

• These works will deliver cost savings by providing improved water network operation that will require less maintenance in the future

Steps

• The works involve the replacement of approximately 842 metres of aged cast iron water mains with high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes
• 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
• Where the existing service connections on the public side are lead these will be replaced as part of this improvement work