Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed the start of water mains replacement works in Athenry.

The works, which commenced this week, will replace old and damaged cast iron water mains. This will involve the replacement of more than 250m of ageing water mains along Barrack Street, Abbey Row, Caheroyn Road and the Crescent, strengthening the local water network and helping to reduce disruption for homes and businesses.

Minister Canney said the project is welcome news for the area: “The replacement of these old and deteriorating water mains will improve water quality and the resilience of the network, eliminating existing leaks and reducing the amount of clean water lost into the ground.

The works will create a stronger, more resilient water service for the people of Athenry now and for generations to come.”

The project is expected to be complete this summer.

Measures are in place to keep disruption to a minimum. A traffic management system will be in place during the works in the form of a stop/go system. Local and emergency traffic will always be maintained. If short-term planned water disruptions are required, customers will receive at least 48 hours’ notice before any interruption.

Customers can phone Uisce Éireann on 1800 278 278 if they have any questions about the project or visit the Water Supply Updates section of the Uisce Éireann website for regular updates.