Farrans Construction has opened a new office in Claregalway, County Galway, to support a significant pipeline of water sector projects in the west of Ireland.

The move follows the company's recent appointment to Uisce Éireann’s new Water and Waste Water Multi-Supplier Framework for the North West region, a contract that is expected to provide a secure workload for the next seven years.

The new office in Claregalway Corporate Park will serve as a strategic hub for managing projects across Galway and surrounding counties including Donegal, Sligo, Roscommon, Cavan, Leitrim, Monaghan, and Mayo.

Farrans currently employs 70 direct staff and engages over 200 subcontractor staff on the Uisce Éireann framework. There are 25 teams actively working on the ground, focusing on the installation of new water mains, the rehabilitation of existing infrastructure, leak detection, and repairs. The company has also commenced work on wastewater projects and connection and developer services.

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John Murphy, Utilities Director at Farrans Construction, commented on the expansion: "Our new office in Claregalway Corporate Park is perfectly located for our operations in Galway and the surrounding areas. We had previously had a satellite administration presence in Tuam however with an increased workload and growing team we needed to find a larger office space. We now have excellent facilities for client and supply chain meetings, we can host training sessions and we have two large open plan offices for our people."

Murphy also highlighted the collaborative approach being taken with the client and local stakeholders: "Together with our client Uisce Eireann, we are building excellent relationships with local suppliers and council authorities. The demand for skills in the water sector in Ireland is continuing to grow and provide exciting career opportunities. We are looking forward to strengthening our relationships in the Claregalway area as we settle into our new office space."

The establishment of the new office underscores Farrans' commitment to the Irish water sector and its growing presence in the region, creating new employment opportunities and strengthening relationships with local suppliers and authorities.