Works to improve Clifden’s water supply kick off this week

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Works on a programme of water mains replacements in Clifden are due to begin this week. 

The Uisce Éireann works will see almost a kilometre of aging mains replaced with new, modern pipes, providing a more secure and reliable water supply for residents and businesses of the scenic Connemara town. 

The works are due to commence this week and are expected to be concluded by early autumn. In all, 932 metres of water mains will be replaced. 

The works will take place along the N59 road from the Clifden Water Treatment Plant to the Clifden Reservoir. 

The works are being undertaken as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme. The works will reduce the risk of bursts on the water mains and will improve network operation, reducing the likelihood of maintenance works being required in the future. 

Works will be limited to short sections at a time to minimise impact on customers. The works may require some short-term disruption to customers’ water supplies, but any planned outages will be communicated to affected customers no later than 48 hours in advance. 

Temporary traffic management measures may also be required during periods of the work. However, local and emergency traffic will always be maintained. 

Enda Mac Namara, programme manager with Uisce Éireann, said the planned works will ensure a more reliable water supply for customers in Clifden for years to come. 

"These works are essential to secure the drinking water supply to homes and businesses in Clifden, and to significantly reduce the risk of bursts on the network,” said Enda. 

“We wish to thank residents and businesses of the town for their patience while works are ongoing, and to assure them that crews will complete the works as swiftly as possible.” 

The works will be carried out by Farrans Construction on behalf of Uisce Éireann. 

The Uisce Éireann Customer Contact Centre, open 24/7 on freephone 1800 278 278, is available to answer any queries. Further information is available on our website. 

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Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.