Ward and Burke Construction Ltd will commence works next week in Sixmilebridge, County Clare, on behalf of Uisce Éireann.

The works will take place along the R471, Cloonlara Road, and involve the replacement of over one kilometre of aged watermains prone to bursts as part of Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme. The project is expected to be complete in July 2025.

Discussing the works, Jack Cronin, Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann, said: "Replacing these old and damaged pipes will significantly lower the instances of bursts and outages on the network, eliminate existing leaks and reduce the amount of clean water lost into the ground.

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"The works will also improve the operation of the network by reducing the need for frequent repairs to aged watermains, resulting in a positive impact on leakage and the daily lives of Sixmilebridge residents. We would like to thank the local community for their support and patience in advance as we carry out these essential works."

To safely and efficiently deliver the project, traffic management will be in place in the form of a stop / go system. A road closure will also be required on the R471 Cloonlara Road. Local and emergency traffic will always be maintained.