New water storage tanks have successfully been constructed on the site of two reservoirs in County Cork, Uisce Éireann has announced.

The completed projects, which represent an investment of approximately €2.9m in water infrastructure at Kerry Pike and Killeagh, involved the assembly of modern 1000m3 and 500m³ above ground storage tanks for treated drinking water.

Coffey Water Limited completed the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann.

These important projects will improve water supply for homes and businesses in the area for years to come as well as support social and economic development in the future. 

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Noel Gibbons, Programme Manager, Infrastructure Delivery, Uisce Éireann, welcomed the completion of the water storage tanks at both reservoirs.

"This additional storage capacity will greatly benefit the local communities by safeguarding the water supply and providing a safe, secure and sustainable source of drinking water to these areas," he said.

"It also ensures that the water treatment plant has sufficient storage capacity to meet increasing demands."

In addition to the drinking water storage tanks which have been integrated into the existing water supply, the project also consisted of the construction of weatherproof enclosures for pumping and instrumentation systems, below- ground dechlorination chambers with associated pipework and ancillary works. 

Landscaping and planting at the site have delivered a biodiversity net gain in line with Uisce Éireann sustainability targets.