A series of water connections in Wexford town's older properties are set to be replaced with new mains.

These connections, mostly found to the rear of properties, are often known as 'backyard' water mains.

Irish Water is joining forces with Wexford County Council to decommission eight kilometres of old cast iron backyard water mains in the area. New water mains will be constructed along the public road and new service connections will be installed from the new water main to each customer's property.

GMC Utilities Group is carrying out the work, with surveying and site investigation currently taking place.

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The streets involved include: Bernadette Place, Bishopswater, Casa Rio, Corish Park, Maudlinstown, Joseph Street, Spawell Road, Wygram Place, Mannix Place, The Faythe and Saint John's Avenue.

The project also involves decommissioning of further old backyard cast iron and lead connections in adjoining areas. New service connections will be installed from the existing water mains along the public road to each customer's property. There is no requirement to construct new water mains along the public road in these communities.

The communities to benefit from these improvement works are: Barrack Street, Clifford Street, Distillery Road, Fishers Row, Francis Street, Glena Terrace, Grogans Road, Carrigreen Street, High Street, Hill Street, John Street, King Street, Mary Street, Michael Street, Kevin Barry Street, Swan View, Parnell Street, Rowe Street Lower, Saint Aidan's Crescent, Saint Enda's Terrace, Newtown Road, Saint Ibar's Villas Belvedere Road, Saint Ibar's Villas Newtown Road, The Faythe Upper, Trinity Street and William Street.

(CM/MH)