Essential Work To Begin To Replace Watermains In Mayo

Essential work is to commence to replace damaged watermains in Mayo.

The watermains are being replaced in Ballina and Killala that are prone to frequent bursts and leakage which cause water supply disruptions for customers in the area. The mains are being replaced with new high density polyethylene pipes.

Old and damaged watermains are being decommissioned in Ballina and 660 metres of new mains are being laid in Plunkett Road and Church Road. In Killala 335 metres of new mains are being laid in Market Street and Barrack Street.

The works are due to start in early October with the Killala works expected to finish in November and Ballina to be completed in December. Both projects will ensure customers in these areas enjoy an improved water supply with less disruption. Farrans Construction Ltd have been appointed to carry out the work on behalf of Irish Water.


Dave Murphy, Irish Water said: "To facilitate the safe delivery of the works, there will be some short-term local road closures and traffic management in place during delivery. The community will be notified of this in advance. Alternative routes will be available and diversions will be clearly sign-posted. 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.

"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 customer's water supply. Where the existing service connections on the public side are lead these will be replaced as part of this improvement work.

"This mains replacement work is part of a significant investment by Irish Water to upgrade the water network across Mayo and we would like to thank customers in advance for their cooperation and patience while we complete this essential job."