A programme of key water main replacement works is set to take place in Killarney, Co Kerry.

Irish Water is leading the works, which will see approximately 1,200 metres of ageing water mains in Deerpark replaced with new modern pipes.

Works will commence in mid-September and are being carried out as part of Irish Water's National Leakage Reduction Programme.

The section of works is taking place between Arbutus Grove, Arbutus Drive and Countess Road.

Works will begin adjacent to the rear entrance of Dr. Croke's GAA pitches on Arbutus Grove, and will proceed along Arbutus Grove and Drive, through the Park Road roundabout where the new pipe will tie into the existing network on Countess Road.  

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Steven Blennerhassett from Irish Water said: "We are extremely pleased to be replacing this section of trunk main for the community here in Deerpark. Replacing these old and problematic trunk water mains will reduce the drinking water lost by leakage and will bring an all-round improvement to water quality for the community. 

"In partnership with Ward and Burke and Kerry County Council, we have been engaging with the residents and aim to complete the works with as little disruption as possible by early December. However, the works may involve some short-term water outages. Our project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48-hours' notice before any planned water outages.

"We continue to make great progress in strengthening the water supply in the Kingdom with work recently completed at Farranfore and we are close to completion of works at Ashill, Lisnataggle and Moriarity's Cross.

"Where water mains are being replaced, traffic management may be in place. Parking spaces may be temporarily closed to complete works. Local and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times."