EPS Ltd in partnership with T+L Gallagher have been appointed to improve the supply of raw water from Lough Keel to the Crolly Water Treatment Plant.

Uisce Éireann crews are scheduled to arrive in The Rosses at the end August to commence work on replacing over 1,400m of old pipework which is susceptible to regular interruptions of water supply.

Uisce Éireann’s Project Manager Michael McHugh said: "Uisce Éireann is working hard to prioritise the delivery of safe and secure water supply in Gweedore and The Rosses. It is great to finally announce that the works in The Rosses will commence in the coming weeks, which will improve the security of supply of drinking water to the community of The Rosses now and into the future. This new pipe will ensure a safer more secure water supply for homes and businesses in this thriving Gaeltacht community.

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"We understand that this type of work is inconvenient, and our crews will make every effort to minimise disruption to the local people. These works are essential to ensure The Rosses security of supply now and into the future, with the long-term benefits far outweighing any short-term inconvenience. We thank the community for their patience and co-operation."

A road closure will be put in place along the narrow L-1593-2 in the townlands of Crolly and Cronaguiggy to deliver the works. The road closure will take place between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday to accommodate the works along the narrow verge. A signposted diversion will be in place and local and emergency traffic will be accommodated at all times.

The works are expected to be completed in October.