By Dan Walsh
Uisce Éireann crews have repaired a major burst water main in Great Island affecting customers in Great Island, New Ross and surrounding areas in Co Wexford over the Easter weekend.
Meanwhile, families and businesses the North Wexford coastal area of Donaghmore can look forward to a stronger, more dependable water supply as Uisce Éireann wraps up important upgrade works on the local water network.
As part of this project, over 1.25km of ageing water mains was replaced with modern, resilient pipes. These older pipes had been prone to bursts and leaks, causing supply interruptions and wasting treated drinking water, a precious resource.
Crews will move on to Campile next, with works to replace old and damaged water mains starting in the coming weeks.
Crews will be installing 1.85km of new, modern pipes that will strengthen the local network and reduce disruption to homes and businesses.
The existing pipes were prone to bursts and leaks, leading to supply interruptions and the loss of treated drinking water, a valuable resource we all depend on.
Works on this important water main replacement will take place between Dunbrody Bridge on the R733 and Abbey View via Horeswood on the L4305, as part of Uisce Éireann’s national Leakage Reduction Programme.
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD welcomed news of the completion works. “This is positive news for the people of Donaghmore who will benefit from a more reliable water supply through these upgrades to the pipe network. A reliable water supply is fundamental to family and community life. With upgrade works by Uisce Éireann’s to begin in Campile, I’m pleased to see further progress on improvements to Wexford’s water supply in the pipeline.”
Uisce Éireann’s Portfolio Manager Dave Murphy is looking forward to delivering another project for customers in the area. “This essential work is part of a significant investment by Uisce Éireann to improve the water network across the country, prioritising investment where it is needed most, enabling these communities to thrive.
“We would like to thank the local community in advance for their cooperation and patience while we complete these works.”
The works will also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ property boundaries and connecting it to the customers’ water supply.
Shareridge Ltd. is carrying out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann which are expected to be completed by early summer.
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