Work has been completed on replacing a stretch of old and damaged water mains along the Headford Road which were prone to frequent bursts.
Approximately 700m of decades old pipes along the N84 Headford Road on the outskirts of the city were the cause of frequent water outages.
“The delivery of the national Leakage Reduction Programme is ensuring security of supply, reducing leakage, and putting sustainable water supply at the heart of the Galway water network,” said Uisce Eireann’s Gerry O’Donnell.
“We continue to work with Galway City Council to target the areas that need leakage reduction works the most and the Headford Road was susceptible to frequent bursts.”
“By replacing this stretch of pipeline, we have given homes and businesses in the area a more secure and reliable supply of water.”
“We thank the community for their co-operation and patience while the works were ongoing.”
Work still remains to reinstate the permanent road surface and these works will be programmed and carried out in due course by Uisce Éireann in partnership with Galway City Council.
