Essential water mains repair works have commenced in Galway city to help safeguard the local supply.

Irish Water and Galway City Council are collaborating on the key works in Highfield Park.

These repairs are taking place today, Thursday 15 September, from 9am until 5pm. During the works, customers may experience temporary, intermittent low pressure and/or water outages in the following areas including: Highfield Park, Roasary Lane, Devon Park, Dalysford Road, Oaklands, Beach Court and Grattan Park.

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Typically, it takes two to three hours following restoration time for normal supply to be fully restored to all areas. 

Speaking about the works, Rónan Daly, Irish Water said: "Irish Water understands that this type of work can be inconvenient and, working in partnership with Galway City Council, we will make every effort to minimise the disruption that these necessary works may cause. 

"Customers may experience some temporary discolouration of water following the works and occasionally issues such as internal airlocks may arise. For advice on clearing discoloration and airlocks, visit www.water.ie/water-supply/supply-issues/following-an-outag."