BY Declan Varley
Irish Water has commenced works to replace old water mains in Inverin to provide a secure, safe and robust water supply.
The benefit from these works for the local community in Inverin will improve water supply reliability and will result in fewer outages to customers. The project will also reduce the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground. The works involve the replacement of old water mains from Bóithrín na Ceartán towards the R336 Spiddal to Inverin Road.
Gerry O’Donnell, Leakage Reduction Programme Regional Lead with Irish Water, is looking forward to ensuring customers in Inverin experience fewer disruptions to their water supply from this summer on.
“Working in partnership with Galway County Council, we have prioritised leakage reduction works to those areas which need it most. This project will see the replacement of approximately 500m of old water mains. Replacing these pipes is a first step in tackling water pressure, supply and leakage issues which affect some homes and businesses in the Inverin area. The works will not only reduce the amount of drinking water lost to leakage, it will also significantly improve water supply for the local community.”
Gerry added: “These ongoing projects are part of a significant investment by Irish Water to upgrade the water network across Galway City & County and we would like to thank customers for their continued cooperation and patience while we continue to upgrade and improve the water supply in the county.”
Farrans Construction will carry out the works on behalf of Irish Water and works are due to be completed by the end of July. Traffic management will be in place to facilitate the works however local and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times.
Customers may experience some short-term interruptions to the water supply, but the team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48-hour notices prior to any planned water interruptions. Details of any supply interruption associated with the project will also be provided on the Water Supply Updates of the Irish Water website www.water.ie Customers can also phone Irish Water on 1800 278 278 if they have any queries relating to the project.
