Ward and Burke Construction Ltd will begin works this week on behalf of Uisce Éireann in Fair Street, Mallow, County Cork.

The works will include replacing over one kilometre of water mains with new larger, modern pipes that will address bursts and leakage and increase the supply capacity of the network, supporting future growth and development in the town known locally as 'the crossroads of Munster'.

Jack Cronin, Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann, is looking forward to getting this important project underway for the community in Mallow.

"We are delighted to be starting this critical project which will deliver a more reliable water supply and a more resilient water network, providing additional capacity to support future development enabling the area to thrive," said Jack.

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"Replacing old watermains in a busy town like Mallow is not an easy task. It takes a lot of planning and liaising with local elected representatives, businesses and residents before boots are even on the ground. We are confident that the short-term inconvenience will be outweighed by the long-term benefits of this essential project."

The works will be carried out in two phases on L-1207 Fair Street, Mallow with some road closures required. 

Phase 1:

• Night works will be required at the junction of Main Street with Fair Street for one week beginning Tuesday, June 3.

• The first road closure will be in place from Monday, June 9 to Tuesday, August 1. The road will be closed from 7am-7pm (Monday – Thursday), 7am - 6pm (Friday) and open at weekends. 

Phase 2:

• A second road closure is planned from Monday, July 14 to Friday, August 22. The road will be closed from 7am-7pm (Monday – Thursday), 7am - 6pm (Friday) and open at weekends. 

 Traffic management will be in place in the form of a stop / go system and traffic lights. Emergency access will be maintained at all times. The project is expected to be completed in October 2025.