Civil Engineering Specialists ShareRidge is preparing to start work to replace ageing watermains in Limerick.

Work is due to get underway on 14 September to replace thee watermains in St Nessan's Road which will ensure a more secure and reliable water supply for local businesses and residents.

The work, which is expected to take 12 weeks, involves the replacement of approximately 1.4 kilometres of problematic water mains with high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes.

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The works are due to be carried out from the Dooradoyle Roundabout to the junction of St. Nessans Road and Ballycummin Road.

Gerry O'Donnell, Leakage Reduction Programme Regional Lead with Irish Water, said: "These essential works, which are part of the national Leakage Reduction Programme, will help reduce the instances of bursts and water outages and ensure a reliable supply to local residents and businesses. The removal of old cast iron mains will also improve water quality.

"Minimising disruption while carrying out this work safely are our top priorities. The works will be undertaken in short sections, primarily in the inbound bus lane. These sections of bus lane will be closed until works at each section are completed. These sections will be re-opened as work progresses through the 1.4 kilometre overall site of the project."