Coffey Group has been appointed to replace problematic water mains in Killavullen, Cork.

The works will involve laying new water mains and service connections from the water main in the road to customers' property boundaries, connecting it to the customers' water supply. The works will begin next week and are expected to be completed by the end of July. The section of works will take place from the junction of Main St/Chapel St/Ross St, along Ross St continuing out the Ballyhooly Road, past the new graveyard and going as far as the local storage reservoir.

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The works are part of Irish Water's National Leakage Reduction Programme which will see €500m invested nationally to tackle problematic pipes and leakage in Ireland’s ageing water network.

"As they get older, some pipes have a high level of leakage as well as being subject to frequent bursts," said Steven Blennerhassett, Leakage Reduction Programme Regional Lead, Irish Water.

"Replacing the old, damaged pipes will ensure a more reliable water supply. The new water mains and service connections will reduce the instances of bursts and water outages which have been very high in the Killavullen area. These improvements to the water network will deliver savings in the operation and maintenance of the local network. They are essential in providing a safe, secure and reliable water supply, now and into the future."