Contractors Ward & Burke has been appointed to deliver upgrade and improvement work to the sewer network in Enniscorthy, Wexford.

The upgrade will improve the water quality in the River Slaney through the decommissioning of an existing outfall pipe, which will benefit homes and businesses in Wexford's second largest town.

The project which will ensure compliance with the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive involves the construction of over 110m of new sewers on Mary Street and at the Promenade Pumping Station. Once completed the improved sewer network will allow for the long-term social and economic development of Enniscorthy.

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David Shalloo, Programme Manager at Uisce Éireann said: "The announcement signals an important development for homes and businesses in the beautiful town of Enniscorthy, and delivering this project for the community is an immense source of pride for Uisce Éireann and Wexford County Council. A sewer network that is fit for purpose is essential in order to support economic and social development in the community.

"We understand that the works may cause some disruption to commuters and local road users and our crews will make every effort to minimise the disruption and complete the project as quickly as possible. We thank the people of Enniscorthy for their patience as these works progress and know that the long-term benefits will far outweigh the short-term inconvenience."

The project is expected to be completed by October of this year.

Due to the scale of the project, road closures will be required to complete the works safely and diversion routes will be put in place. A road closure has been granted by Wexford County Council and will extend from Tuesday, 08 August until Friday. 09 September.