Ward & Burke Construction has completed work to replace over 7kms of problematic water mains in Cork.

The work, on behalf of Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, was carried out to improve security of supply, reduce high levels of leakage and improve water quality in the Ballinhassig, Fivemilebridge, Ballygarvan and Ballea areas.

The works were part of Irish Water's national Leakage Reduction Programme.

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The final connection of a new water supply to the Riverstick and Belgooly water supply scheme has also been facilitated by the completion of a section of new main between Ballinhassig and Fivemilebridge.

"Irish Water is delighted to have completed this significant investment in water infrastructure for the area. This project will deliver a much more secure and resilient water supply and facilitate social and economic development in the area for many years to come. We would like to thank the local community, businesses, homeowners and commuters for their patience and cooperation while we delivered this vital water network improvement project," said Steven Blennerhassett, Leakage Reduction Programme Regional Lead, Irish Water.