BSG Civil Engineering has been appointed to carry out pipe laying work in Strabane, Co Tyrone.

NI Water is to work with the contractor to refurbish and improve the water infrastructure in the Artigarvan area.

Work is due to start on Monday, 06 February, and is expected to be completed in 12 weeks.

The work will involve laying approximately 2km of new water main along the Silverhill Road.

BSG will implement a road closure on the Silverhill Road between Koram Service Reservoir to the junction of Curlyhill Road.

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During the pipe laying, motorists are being asked to follow the approved diversion route along the Hollyhill Road and Koram Road. Access will be maintained for residents living within the works area.

Martin Gillen, NI Water's Project Manager for the scheme, commented: "This is an important scheme for the Artigarvan area which is aimed at delivering an improved level of service for local customers. The new pipeline will boost the security of the local water supply network and importantly will protect against bursts in the area during freeze/thaw events and other emergency situations.

"NI Water, BSG and our technical consultants, McAdam Design, are aware that pipelaying work on local roads can cause inconvenience for members of the local community and we will work to ensure that this contract is carried out with minimal disruption.

"In addition to maintaining access for local residents, letter drops will be carried out and signage will be erected in advance of any pipelaying works getting underway."

(CD/MH)