6-weeks hosepipe ban from Thursday

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has confirmed that a Water Conservation Order, commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban, will be in place for parts of Co. Wexford, from 00:01 on Thursday, July 16th for a period of six weeks. Night-time restrictions are in place in Courtown North, Killenagh, Kilmuckridge North and Clonroche areas toContinue reading “6-weeks hosepipe ban from Thursday”

Co. Wexford night-time water restrictions

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is asking customers in parts of County Wexford to be mindful of their water use as night-time restrictions are being introduced to help maintain daytime water supplies for local communities. The current spell of warm weather has led to a significant increase in water demand across the county, with demandContinue reading “Co. Wexford night-time water restrictions”

Uisce Éireann calls on County Wexford to help conserve water

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers across County Wexford to help conserve water as exceptionally high demand continues to place pressure on local water supplies. The appeal is focused on customers supplied by the Wexford Town, Fardystown, Taylorstown and Gorey water treatment plants, where water usage has increased significantly during the recentContinue reading “Uisce Éireann calls on County Wexford to help conserve water”

Ballycanew and Camolin need help!

By Dan Walsh Fine Gael TD for Wicklow Wexford, Brian Brennan has challenged Uisce Éireann on the lack of delivery of Wastewater Treatment Plants in towns and villages in North Wexford. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com following a meeting with Uisce Eireann representatives, Deputy Brennan said; “I am hugely concerned with the lack of progress at wastewaterContinue reading “Ballycanew and Camolin need help!”

Water OK again on Whiterock Hill

By Dan Walsh UPDATE; Uisce Éireann can confirm that repairs to a burst watermain impacting customers in Whiterock Hill and surrounding areas have been completed, and water supply is returning to customers. Uisce Éireann are responding to a water outage impacting customers in Whiterock Hill and surrounding areas of Wexford town following a burst onContinue reading “Water OK again on Whiterock Hill”

Enniscorthy Uisce Éireann works

By Dan Walsh Uisce Eireann is carrying out leakage reduction works in Enniscorthy and the job is getting under way this week. The section of works will take place along the R890 Nunnery Road from the junction of the R702 and will continue along Summerhill Road to Blackstoops, where crews will be installing 1.25 kmContinue reading “Enniscorthy Uisce Éireann works”

€19m Enniscorthy water upgrade is completed

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, along with Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, marked a significant occasion for Enniscorthy with the completion of a €19 million upgrade to the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply Scheme. Speaking at the Water Treatment Plant at Vinegar Hill, overlooking the town, Minister Browne noted the criticalContinue reading “€19m Enniscorthy water upgrade is completed”

Burst water main in Enniscorthy 

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann crews are working to repair a major burst in Enniscorthy and restore water to customers affected. Repairs are expected to be completed by 2pm today.  The burst is impacting customers in Nunnery Road, The Moyne, Moran Park, Old Dublin Road, Sean Browne Court, Coolnahorna, Ballinahallin, Greenville Lane, Bohreen Hill and surroundingContinue reading “Burst water main in Enniscorthy “

Water troubles in Gorey again!

By Dan Walsh STORY UPDATE; Water is returning to Uisce Éireann customers in Gorey Town following operational issues at the town’s Creagh Water Treatment Plant earlier today.  Uisce Éireann crews have carried out the restoration works, and the network is currently recharging. It is expected that the majority of customers who experienced a disruption willContinue reading “Water troubles in Gorey again!”

3.4kms new water mains for Gorey

By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has announced plans to replace old and damaged water mains in Gorey and installing 3.4 kms of new, modern pipes that will strengthen the local network and reduce disruption to homes and businesses. The works commencing this month will run over phases to minimise disruption. Beginning with Phase 1 atContinue reading “3.4kms new water mains for Gorey”