A joint venture between John Craddock/TES (NI) is set to begin work on a water mains project in Balbriggan, Co Dublin.

The Irish Water project will involve constructing a new 6km water main from Jordanstown Reservoir to Kilsough Reservoir.

Work will commence on 25 March at the Five Roads Junction on the R132 and will progress towards Balbriggan in phases. The works are scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.

Once completed this project will improve the security of supply and ensure that there are less unplanned water interruptions while providing the capability to meet future demands for housing and business in Balbriggan. This project is being delivered alongside similar projects in Malahide and Howth, representing an investment of €21.7 million to improve water supply in these communities.

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William McKnight, Irish Water, said: "The construction of a new 6km water main in Balbriggan is vital to ensure a safer and a more secure water supply to homes and businesses in the area and will also support the economic and social development of the area. The works in Balbriggan form part of a significant investment of almost €22 million by Irish Water to improve the water infrastructure in Fingal. Upgrading the water infrastructure will ensure that customers in Howth, Malahide and Balbriggan will have a more reliable and secure supply which will result in fewer disruptions to their water supply. Irish Water understands this type of work can be inconvenient and we will ensure our work crews make every effort to minimise any disruption these works may cause."

(CM/JG)