Work is due to begin in the coming days on replacing ageing water mains in Roundstone, Cornamona and Clonbur in Co Galway.
Irish Water and Galway County Council will begin work on Thursday in Roundstone to replace 160 metres of ageing water main.
The existing pipes will be replaced with modern high density pipes which will allow improved flow of water to the town, securing supply for improving pressure for local business and residents.
The work will take about 6 weeks to complete.
On Monday next, work will get underway in Cornamona and Clonbur to replace and decommission sections of ageing water mains that are prone to bursts – this project is expected to take over 6 months to complete, due to the level of rock in the ground where the new water mains and service connections will be constructed.
The works may involve some short-term water shut offs, and Irish Water says customers will be given a minimum of 48 hours prior notice of any planned shut-offs.
The works are being carried out as part of Irish Water’s National Leakage Reduction Programme.
