Ward & Burke Construction has been appointed to replace over 1.4kms of old and aged watermains in Bantry, Cork.

The essential works in Caherdaniel are due to commence at the end of October and are set to be completed by mid-December. Once completed, customers in this area will enjoy an improved water supply with less disruption due to bursts and leakage.

Programme Manager at Uisce Éireann, Jack Cronin said: "These works are part of a significant investment programme by Uisce Éireann to improve the water network in Cork, prioritising investment where it is needed most and enabling these communities to thrive. We would like to thank customers in advance for their cooperation and patience while we complete these essential works.

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"Traffic management will be in place in the form of a road closure on the L4711 in Caherdaniel. Detailed information, including diversion details will be communicated locally, however, local and emergency traffic 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 disruption. The works also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ property boundaries and connecting it to the customer’s water supply. Where the existing service connections on the public side are lead these are being replaced.