A programme of water works has been announced for the County Mayo town of Ballina.

Irish Water and Mayo County Council will deploy a crew to replace old pipes within the coming days.

A 4km stretch of pipework linking the Knockanillaun Tower, a local landmark, and Ballina Reservoir, will be replaced.

Due to the age of the mains, the 4km stretch, the majority of which is located on the N59 Crossmolina Road, is susceptible to bursts. These works will reduce water outages. 

It will also improve connectivity between the two reservoirs resulting in a much more reliable supply for the community when work is completed next summer. 

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The National Leakage Reduction Programme works will significantly reduce disruptions on the Crossmolina Road area. 

Irish Water's Networks Regional Lead Declan Cawley said: "We are working with Mayo County Council to target the areas that need leakage reduction works the most and the Crossmolina Road in Ballina is susceptible to frequent bursts. By replacing this stretch of pipeline we will give local homes and businesses a more reliable supply of water."

Temporary traffic lights will be in place to allow for the safe delivery of the project, but motorists can be assured that areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact.

There may also be some short-term water interruptions, but the project team will ensure customers are given at least 48 hours' notice ahead of any planned outages.