Construction work on the Sligo City Watermain Rehabilitation and Pearse Road Sewer Network Project is due to completed by May 2018.

Significant progress is being made on the project which involves the replacement and rehabilitation of ageing watermains, installation of new sewers and replacement of all service connections.

The scheme will benefit residents and businesses by reducing leakage and bursts and improving water quality and supply to consumers. To date works in Cleveragh Road, Tonaphubble Lane, John Street and Smiths Row have been completed. Works are ongoing on JFK Parade with road closures planned for JFK parade from 10 - 19 May.

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Padraig Hanly, Irish Water's Infrastructure Programme Regional Lead, commented: "The contractor has been progressing well with the works programme. To date they have completed mains laying works in Cleveragh Road, Tonaphubble Lane and have moved to the city centre where works will continue to progress over the coming weeks.

"The contractor will notify residents and businesses in advance of any planned works as they progress through their works programme. This investment will greatly improve the water infrastructure for residents and business owners in Sligo City. The replacement of these ageing watermains will improve the security of supply to customers and will also ensure that the existing and future residential and commercial development needs of the town are served. Water quality will also be improved by replacing existing cast iron pipes with new plastic polyethylene pipes."

(CD/MH)