Ward and Burke Construction Ltd, on behalf of Uisce Éireann, will begin works next week to replace over 500 metres of aged water mains prone to bursts with new pipes in the west Cork town of Bandon.

The works, which will serve to reduce high levels of leakage in the area as part of the utility company's National Leakage Reduction Programme, will take place along the R586 Dunmanway Road.

Jack Cronin, Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann, is looking forward to getting this important project underway for the community in Bandon: "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 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 and traffic lights. The project is expected to be complete in September 2025.