MEMBERS of the public have been reminded that it is unsafe to swim at the canal in Ardnacrusha.
ESB has issued a reminder for the August Bank Holiday weekend regarding the dangers and potentially serious consequences of swimming in any ESB reservoir.
Henry Bouchier, Manager, Hydro Operations said: “It is important that people take note of the safety warnings which are visible on signs posted around ESB reservoirs. These areas are unsafe for swimming due to deep, fast-flowing waters, fluctuating water levels, and uneven terrain, which present significant hazards to the public”.
“To ensure your safety and the safety of others, always choose safer swimming locations such as swimming pools or beaches with designated lifeguards,” he added.
Ardnacrusha’s headrace and tailrace canal is among such waters in the ESB reservoirs along with Poulaphouca in Wicklow, Golden Falls and Leixlip in Kildare, Inniscarra and Carrigadrohid in Cork plus Assaroe, Lough Nacung and Lough Dunlewey in Donegal.
