A programme of key water supply upgrades is continuing to progress in the County Wicklow village of Barndarrig.

The project, which first got underway in November 2021, involves the construction of over 3km of new water mains and ancillary works linking Barndarrig to Redcross Water Treatment Plant, replacing the local water supply in the area and providing the community of Barndarrig with a safer and more secure water supply.

Irish Water is working alongside Wicklow County Council, with Phase One of the project already complete and Phase Two works due to get underway in the coming days.

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To facilitate the safe delivery of these works, traffic management will be in place and the R754 road between Redcross and Barndarrig will be closed from this week until early February. Route diversions will be communicated locally.

Joe Carroll, Water Network Programme Lead with Irish Water, said: "Irish Water is delighted to undertake this important project for the people of Barndarrig and works are progressing well. The new scheme will see the construction and commissioning of over 3km of new water mains from Barndarrig to Redcross Water Treatment Plant, providing the local community with a safe and reliable water supply now and into the future."

As part of this project, Irish Water is upgrading the wastewater network which involves the construction of almost 2.5km of new sewer pipeline from Barndarrig to Redcross. These works will support existing and future growth and development while also improving the overall performance of the sewer network, helping to safeguard the environment.

Contractor Ward & Burke is delivering the works on behalf of Irish Water, with completion expected in Q2 2022.