Uisce Eireann is undertaking works to replace a kilometre and a half of aged and damaged water mains in the Rosscahill area.
The works on 1.5km of mains at Rosscahill West are meant cut down on leakage and outages, and provide a more reliable water supply for the area.
Ageing pipes can, over time, significantly impact water quality, leakage levels, and pressure.
Replacing these pipes will greatly reduce the levels of leakage and bursts resulting in service interruptions affecting customers and local businesses.
Uisce Éireann’s Gerry O’Donnell said, “Securing Galway’s water supply remains a priority for Uisce Éireann and it is great to see this work commencing which will reduce the risk of outages from bursts now and into the future.”
“Fewer bursts and less leakage mean a stronger more resilient supply for homes and businesses.”
Gerry added, “This section of water mains was prioritised for investment and replacement by Uisce Éireann due to its age and deteriorating condition, resulting in supply interruptions to homes and businesses.”
“When completed, this project will improve water quality, significantly reduce leakage and provide local residents with a sustainable and more reliable water supply for generations to come.”
“I would like to thank the local community in advance for their patience and cooperation during the works. We know based on previous experiences that the short-term inconvenience will be overshadowed by the long-term benefits.”
The works will be carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Farrans Construction and are expected to be completed by October.
Traffic management in the form of road closure will be in place off the N59 (Clifden Road) along Rosscahill West, (H91 KHX9) to allow the works to be delivered safely and efficiently.
Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact on customers. Local and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times.
