Ward & Burke Construction are to begin replacing 900 metres of aged cast iron water mains with new modern pipes in Ennistymon, County Clare.

The works that will begin in the coming days are to take place along Circular Road, from Ennistymon Garda Station and continue onto Church Hill and Victoria Terrace.

These improvement works will also take place along the N85 (New Road), from Linnane's Funeral Home to Alfie's Cafe.

New water service connections will also be laid from the public water main in the road to customers' property boundaries and connecting it to the customers' water supply.

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In order to facilitate the works, a road closure will be in place along the N85 until 23 February 2024. A road closure on Church Hill road will be applied for as works progress and this will be communicated at a later time.

Programme Manager for Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme Jack Cronin outlined the benefits of the project for customers in Ennistymon. He said: "Old and damaged water mains remain a huge source of leakage and continue to impact communities across County Clare, 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. The delivery of these essential works will help provide a safer, more secure water supply for Ennistymon by minimising the frequency of bursts and improving the resilience of the network.

"We would like to thank the community in Ennistymon in advance for their patience and cooperation during the works. We know based on previous experiences that the short-term inconvenience will be overshadowed by the lasting benefits."

Works are expected to be completed in April 2024.