A programme of work to repair ageing water mains is set to begin in County Sligo.

Irish Water is moving forward with the replacement of over 1.3 km of old mains with new high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes in Cluid, Ballymote. These works will provide a more safe and secure water supply for customers in the area, while also reducing the high level of leakage and bursts.

The works are scheduled to commence at the start of September along the L56031 in Cluid, and are due for completion by the end of September. Farrans Construction Ltd is contracted to carry out the work on behalf of Irish Water.

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Outlining the benefits of these works Declan Cawley, Irish Water, explained: "These essential works will benefit customers in the area by replacing ageing water mains with new and improved plastic pipes, which will strengthen and reinforce the water network. The immediate impact of this work will see an improvement to water supply in the area as well as minimising disruptions in the customers water supply by reducing leakage and unplanned outages when bursts occur.

"Upon completion, there will be significant improvements in the network performance and levels of customer service in this area in terms of efficiency and security of supply."

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

The works may involve some short-term water outages and the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any planned water outages.

This project is one example of how Irish Water is working in partnership with Sligo County Council to reduce leaks every day.