Uisce Éireann has teamed up with Offaly County Council to replace ageing backyard water mains in The Green, Clara, to safeguard the water supply to homes in the area.

The delivery of these essential works will provide a safer, more secure water supply for the area, by minimising the frequency of bursts and improving the resilience of the network.

The works will involve the decommissioning of ageing backyard water mains and the delivery of over 350 meters of new, modern water mains which will be constructed along the public road. New service connections for customers will also be provided.

In some older estates across the country water connections, typically made of iron or lead, were installed to the rear of properties, often referred to as backyard service connections. The pipework due to age and deterioration factors can be a significant source of leakage. Backyard water services are usually shared, running through neighbouring properties making it difficult to detect and repair leaks. Since properties may share a connection, leaks and bursts can affect all properties in a neighbourhood which can result in low pressure. This project will strive to resolve these issues for properties in The Green,.

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Speaking about the project, Joe Carroll, Programme Manager, Uisce Éireann said: "The first step in ensuring the delivery of this essential project in The Green will require a survey of each property before the works commence. This is to assess the current water connection arrangements in place and to facilitate discussion on the best way to connect the new service to the customers’ homes."

The works may involve some short-term water interruptions, and the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48-hours’ notice prior to any planned water interruptions. Where water mains are being constructed traffic management may be in place during this time, but local and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times.