Farrans Construction is set to begin water mains replacement work in Carraroe and Drumiskabole Crossroads to reduce leakage, bursts and outages in the area whilst improving water supply.

The company, appointed by Uisce Éireann, will soon arrive at Carraroe and Drumiskabole Crossroads to commence the replacement of nearly two kilometres of aging water mains prone to frequent bursts and significant leakage.

The works will take place along the R284 from Carraroe National School to Drumiskabole. Traffic management in the form of traffic lights and a stop/go system will be in place to allow the works to be delivered safely and efficiently.

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Uisce Éireann’s Programme Manager Patricia Lowry said: "Uisce Éireann is working hard to prioritise the delivery of a safe and secure water supply in Sligo. The works in Carraroe to Drumiskabole Crossroads are set to drive down leakage and reduce the risk of outages from bursts now and into the future. We are committed to enabling communities across Sligo to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.

"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 Sligo’s 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."

The works are expected to be completed by late summer 2024.