Farrans Construction has been appointed to replace old old watermains in Lifford, Donegal.

The drinking watermains that are being replaced are located along Castlefinn Road, Conneyburrow, Lifford.

The mains are being replaced with new high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes, which will reduce water supply disruptions for customers in the area.

The works are expected to be completed in late November and will ensure customers in the area will have an improved water supply with less disruption. Farrans Construction has been appointed to carry out the work on behalf of Irish Water.

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Declan Cawley from Irish Water said: "Irish Water is committed to safeguarding the water supply for customers in Lifford. The works will involve the decommissioning and replacement of approximately 900 metres of problematic water mains along Castlefinn Road. The works will also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main to customers’ property boundaries and connecting them to the customer’s water supply. Where the existing service connections on the public side are lead these will be replaced as part of this improvement work.

"To facilitate the safe delivery of the works, there will be some local traffic management in place during the works. Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times."