Contractors Coffey Northumbrian have been appointed by Irish Water to carry out upgrade work to improve the water supply in Tivoli, Cork.

The firm will be required to improve 2.4km of water mains in the area and the scheme also includes the replacement of old water mains along the Lower Glanmire Road from the railway bridge as far as Burkes Hill.

The pipes to be replaced in Tivoli are made of cast iron and some are over 100 years old. As a result, they have become severely corroded and have a high level of leakage as well as being subject to frequent bursts, which in turn leads to water discoloration issues.

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The project forms part of Irish Water's national Leakage Reduction Programme which will see over €500 million invested over the next four years to reduce leakage and improve water supplies.

Steven Blennerhassett, Water Network Programme lead, said: "Replacing these old water mains in the Tivoli area will reduce leakage and result in a major improvement in the water supply for our customers in the area. This is part of an ongoing programme of investment by Irish Water throughout Cork to replace the aging network of water mains.

"Due to a lack of investment over many years, much of the city's water mains are in poor condition and subject to frequent bursts and leaks, resulting in disruption of water supply to customers.

"Combined with the proposed upgrade of the Lee Road water treatment plant and ongoing watermain rehabilitation work throughout the city, this is part of Irish Water's commitment to providing the people of Cork with a modern, safe and efficient water supply network."

The work is expected to take approximately four months and diversions will be put in place.

(CD/MH)