Ward and Burke Construction has been appointed by Uisce Éireann to replace ageing water mains in Grenagh, County Cork.

The work, to replace the water mains, is expected to commence next week.

It will provide a more secure water supply and reduce high levels of leakage.

Portfolio Manager for Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme, Paul Moroney, said: "This section of water mains in Grenagh was prioritised for investment and replacement due to its age and deteriorating condition. The replacement of aged water mains reduces the instances of bursts, eliminates existing leaks and reduces the amount of clean drinking water lost. When completed, this 1.6km of new water mains will provide local residents with a more secure and reliable water supply for generations to come."

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The section of works will take place along the Quarry Hall Cross in Grenagh. Traffic management in the form of a stop-go system will be in place. A road closure will also be required on a section of the works and the local community will be notified of this in advance. Local and emergency access will always be maintained.

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.

The works will also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers' property boundaries and connecting it to the customers’ water supply. If the existing service connections on the public side are lead these will be replaced as part of these improvement works.

The work is expected to be completed in August 2023.