Work is to begin to replace problematic cast iron watermains to improve security of supply and reduce leakage in Cork.

Prior to the commencement of the next phase of the Cork City Centre Movement Strategy in the Victorian Quarter of Cork City, Irish Water will progress water network improvement works at St. Patricks Hill this week.

A short, 60m section of new watermain is to be constructed from the junction of Bridge Street/McCurtain Street and St. Patricks Hill to the junction of St. Patricks Hill and Wellington Road. In order to undertake these works safely and efficiently, a full road closure of the 60m length of road at St. Patrick’s Hill will be required for the duration of the works. The road closure will be in place for two weeks commencing on 2 November.

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Works completed in the surrounding areas in 2019 have delivered substantial water savings to date and we would like to thank local residents and businesses for their ongoing cooperation as we work together to deliver these improvements for Cork. The adjacent works on Bridge Street are now almost complete.

The water mains replacement works involve the decommissioning and replacement of approximately 60 metres of problematic aging cast iron water mains. The works will also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ property boundaries and connecting it to the customers' water supply. Where the existing service connections on the public side are lead these will be replaced as part of the improvement work.