Ageing water mains in Greystones, Co Wicklow, are set to be replaced with more modern pipes as part of a new Irish Water scheme.

The utility is working with Wicklow County Council to replace almost 1km of old problematic cast iron water mains along Trafalgar Road, including Cliff Road, that were prone to leakage. The pipes will be replaced with new, high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes which will improve water quality and reduce high levels of leakage which was impacting the water supply to customers in this area. 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 customer's water supply.

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Works are scheduled to begin on Monday 20 September and are expected to be completed in early December. Ward and Burke Ltd is carrying out the project on behalf of Irish Water.

To facilitate the safe delivery of these works, there will be a requirement for intermittent road closures. Traffic management will be in place and diversions will be clearly signposted. Local and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times. Irish Water and Wicklow County Council will make every effort to maintain normal supply to all properties throughout the works however some short-term water shut offs may be necessary and the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours' notice prior to any planned water shut offs and temporary road closures.

Speaking about these works, Joe Carroll, Irish Water's Regional Lead, commented: "These works are vital to ensure a more secure water supply to homes and businesses in Greystones and are part of a significant investment by Irish Water to safeguard the water supply. We understand this type of work can be inconvenient and we will ensure our work crews make every effort to minimise any disruption these works may cause."