Irish Water and Mayo County Council are embarking on a significant project to replace approximately four kilometres of cast-iron water mains, which they say will improve the quality of drinking water supplied to customers in the Currower and surrounding areas of Ballina.
The mains are to be replaced with new high-density polyethylene (plastic ) pipes along the L5363 through Breaffy and L1323 through Currower.
The works were due to commence this week and are scheduled for completion in September. Once completed, customers in the area are expected to enjoy an improved water supply. Mayo County Council is carrying out the work on behalf of Irish Water in line with Level 5 Covid-19 protocols.
Commenting on the project, Declan Cawley, Irish Water said: "This mains replacement work is part of a significant investment by Irish Water to upgrade the water network in Mayo and will benefit customers by strengthening and reinforcing the water network. We would like to thank customers in advance for their cooperation and patience while we complete this essential job.
"To facilitate the safe delivery of the works, there will be some traffic management in place, however, local and emergency access will be maintained at all times.
"The works may involve some short-term water shut-offs and the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any planned water shut-offs. We understand that this type of work can be inconvenient and works crews will make every effort to minimise any disruption these necessary works cause."
Customers have been notified about the works and can phone Irish Water on 1850 278 278 if they have any questions about the project or check out the Water Supply Updates section of the Irish Water website for regular updates.
