Work is underway replacing roughly 1km of old and leak prone water mains in Williamstown.
Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Galway County Council, will replace the water mains along the R360 from Ballyroe to Smyths Garage, Williamstown.
The work is meant to provide a more reliable water supply, improve water quality and reduce the amount of treated drinking water lost to leakage.
Speaking about the benefits of the project, Uisce Éireann’s Declan Cawley, said: “Replacing these old water mains in poor condition will eliminate existing leaks and significantly reduce the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground.”
“We would like to thank the local community for their patience while we work to provide a more secure and reliable water supply for generations to come.”
The works are being carried out by Farrans Construction and will be completed by December.
Areas of works will be limited to short sections to minimise impact on customers, with traffic management in place in areas of construction.
The works may require some short-term water interruptions, but the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any planned interruptions.
“We understand that this type of work can cause inconvenience for the local community, but our crews will make every effort to minimise any disruptions,” added Declan.
