Sewer Rehabilitation Programme Progresses Across Armagh And Down

A sewer rehabilitation programme across Northern Ireland is moving forward with further works in Counties Armagh and Down.

NI Water has appointed contractor Geda Construction to begin works in Portadown, Lurgan and Magheralin. This brings the overall investment within this area to £850,000 over the last four years.

Work has got underway in the area and will continue until mid-March.

Investigation works have identified a number of sections of the existing sewers, which are in very poor condition and need repaired to avoid potential future collapse or out-of-sewer flooding issues. 


The works will be undertaken at various locations including:

• Portadown – Brownstown Road, Church Street, Duke Street, Woodhouse Street, Thomas Street, Edward Street, Park Road

• Lurgan – Alexandra Square, Union Street

• Magheralin - Parklands.

They will include the repair of short sections of sewer at isolated locations, as well as the re-lining of longer sections of sewer. The majority of these works will be undertaken using underground 'no-dig' techniques to reduce disruption; however, some short sections of 'open-dig' may be required. 

In order for the works to be undertaken safely, it will be necessary to have some short duration lane/road closures in place. Due to location, it will also be necessary for some works to be undertaken outside of normal working hours.

Appropriate signage will be in place in all areas as necessary to inform the public of the work. Vehicular access will be maintained for residents/businesses as far as possible, and pedestrian access will be available at all times.

(CM/JG)