Work has started to upgrade several aging and old brick lined sewers in Dublin city centre.

Irish Water has teamed up with Dublin County Council to ensure that the affected city streets are no longer at risk of sewer collapse and flooding.

One project includes the upgrading of Victorian sewers in Parnell Street, Marlborough Street, Gardiner Street, North Great Georges Street and Hill Street. Separate projects were completed earlier this year on Townsend Street and Pearse Street and a project is progressing for Killarney Street with a combined investment of €450,000.

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Ivan Corcoran, Programmes Specialist for the East and Midlands Region, said: "Dublin City's sewer network dates back to Victorian times, Irish Water is investing in the network to repair any damage to the sewers. The investment in the sewer network ensures that Dublin City has a robust network and the work prevents any potential flooding on key City streets. Irish Water is making real and significant progress addressing the most serious deficiencies in Ireland's wastewater infrastructure in Dublin City and across the country. The investment in the sewer network in Dublin City ensures that the network has the capacity to support the economic development and growth of the City."

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