A programme of essential sewer improvements is set to begin in Portglenone later this month.

NI Water is leading the scheme on Main Street between number 38 Main Street and Townhill Road, which will help reduce the likelihood of sewer collapses, blockages and 'out of sewer' flooding.

Work will begin on 31 October on Main Street along a 25m section west of Crawfords Close to Townhill Road. This phase will take place between 8am and 5pm for approximately one week.

Beginning on 07 November, the next phase of underground repairs will address existing manholes on Main Street, between 38 Main Street and the junction of Townhill Road. Work will be delivered for one week overnight from 7pm to 6am.

Speaking about the upcoming works, NI Water Senior Project Manager, Robert McLean said: "NI Water has carried out extensive CCTV work on the sewerage system in Portglenone and has identified a number of areas that require improvement work, to ensure that the sewers are as robust as possible.

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"NI Water and our contractor GEDA Construction have carried out letter drops in the area and will continue to liaise with any businesses and residents directly affected by these works. We appreciate that work of this nature can be disruptive and we will endeavour to minimise noise and keep disruption to a minimum.

"I would also like to highlight the dangers of construction sites and appreciate the cooperation of the public in ensuring that children do not play in or around the works or machinery. Our working areas will have warning signs and traffic control in place to protect the public from any danger.

"Finally, the team would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation as we complete this essential work. Local communities will benefit from these sewer improvements and reduced flood risk for many years to come."

Traffic management will be in place during these works to manage the flow of traffic. Access for businesses and residents will be maintained but may be subject to slight delays, while parking restrictions may be in place around any working area.

Contractor GEDA is working to minimise noise and disruption and complete the work in the shortest possible timeframe.