By Dan Walsh
Some good news for Enniscorthy. Essential work to provide an upgrade to the sewer network in the town will commence next week.
Due to the scale of the project, road closures will be required to complete the works safely and diversion routes will be put in place. A road closure has been granted by Wexford County Council and will extend from Tuesday, August 8th to September 9th.
To minimise disruption for the local community, road closures will be undertaken on a phased basis. A road closure will be in place from next Tuesday on Island Road (between Slaney Street and Enniscorthy Bridge) and is expected to last for approximately three weeks. The next phase of the road closure will be required on Mary Street, details of which are dependent on the progress of works on Island Road and will be communicated well in advance.
Uisce Éireann working in partnership with Wexford County Council, in a statement to WexfordLocal.com said; “The upgrade will greatly improve the water quality in the River Slaney through the decommissioning of an existing outfall pipe, which will benefit homes and businesses in Co Wexford’s second largest town.
The project will ensure compliance with the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive involves the construction of over 110 metres of new sewers on Mary Street and at the Promenade Pumping Station. Once completed the improved sewer network will allow for the long-term social and economic development of Enniscorthy.
David Shalloo, Programme Manager at Uisce Éireann said: “Today’s announcement signals an important development for homes and businesses in the beautiful town of Enniscorthy, and delivering this project for the community is an immense source of pride for Uisce Éireann and Wexford County Council. A sewer network that is fit for purpose is essential in order to support economic and social development in the community.”
“We understand that the works may cause some disruption to commuters and local road users and our crews will make every effort to minimise the disruption and complete the project as quickly as possible. We thank the people of Enniscorthy for their patience as these works progress and know that the long-term benefits will far outweigh the short-term inconvenience,” concluded Mr. Shalloo.
The works will be carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Ward & Burke Ltd and the project is expected to be completed by October of this year
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