Farrans Construction will commence a programme of works this week on behalf of Uisce Éireann to replace ageing water mains with new modern pipes in Clifden, County Galway.

This project will provide a more secure and reliable water supply for residents and businesses of the scenic Connemara town, by reducing the risk of bursts on the water mains, improving network operation, and reducing the likelihood of maintenance works being required in the future. 

The works are expected to be concluded by early autumn, with 932 metres of water mains set to be replaced. The works, which are being undertaken as part of Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme, will take place along the N59 road from the Clifden Water Treatment Plant to the Clifden Reservoir. 

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Discussing the project, Enda Mac Namara, programme manager with Uisce Éireann, said: "We wish to thank residents and businesses of the town for their patience while works are ongoing, and to assure them that crews will complete the works as swiftly as possible." 

Works will be limited to short sections at a time to minimise impact on customers. The works may require some short-term disruption to customers' water supplies, but any planned outages will be communicated to affected customers no later than 48 hours in advance. 

Temporary traffic management measures may also be required during periods, however, local and emergency traffic will always be maintained.