Shareridge Civil Engineering is to start work, on behalf of Uisce Éireann, to replace more than 600m metres of aged water mains with new modern pipes at Clon Road, Ennis.

The works will provide a more reliable water supply, reduce high levels of leakage, and improve water quality.

The improvement works at Clon Road will get underway this month and are a critical step in conserving this precious resource and reducing high levels of leakage, which have been a significant source of disruption and outages for customers.

The works will take place along Clon Road from its junction with the Station Road roundabout to Clare Road (R458) near St.Flannan’s College. Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact on customers. To deliver the works safely and efficiently, traffic management in the form of a road closure will be in place along a section of Clon Road from its junction with the Station Road roundabout to the Toberteascain Junction. The road closure will be in place for the duration of the project however, local and emergency traffic will always be maintained.

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The works are being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme.

Uisce Éireann's Gerry O’Donnell explained that "old and damaged water mains remain a huge source of leakage and continue to impact communities right across Ireland, causing low pressure and supply disruption. Replacing these old water mains in poor condition will eliminate existing leaks and significantly reduce the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground".

He added: "I would like to thank the local community in advance for their patience and cooperation during the works. We know based on previous experiences that the short-term inconvenience will be outweighed by the long-term benefits."

The improvement works are expected to be completed by mid-August 2023.