Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork County Council, has appointed Ward and Burke Construction to replace approximately two kilometres of old watermains in Rathcoole.

The project will replace old watermains which are prone to frequent bursts and leakage with new modern pipes. Once complete, the works will improve water quality, provide a more reliable water supply, and reduce high levels of leakage.

The section of works will take place along Collins Transport Road (L-5216) from the junction on the L-1120 and end at Moynihan's Terrace.

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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Jack Cronin, Uisce Éireann said: "To facilitate the safe delivery of the project and to minimise impact on the community traffic management will be in place at this time. Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact on customers. To deliver the works safely and efficiently, a road closure will be in place on Monday 12th February to Friday 29th March. Collins Transport Road (L-5216) will be closed from the T-junction on the L-1120 and end at Moynihan’s Terrace. Local diversions will be in place during this time along the L-1120 towards Rathcoole Village and continue onto Moynihan’s Terrace (L-117). Local and emergency traffic will always be maintained in the form of a stop/go system and traffic lights. Hours of work will be 8am - 5pm (Monday – Friday) and 8am - 1pm (Saturday). Local and emergency traffic will always be maintained.

"This essential work is part of a significant investment by Uisce Éireann to improve the water network across the country, prioritising investment where it is needed most enabling these communities to thrive."

These works are due to commence in mid-February and are scheduled to be completed by the end of May 2024.