A PLANNED ROAD closure in Ballyvaughan to facilitate the village’s sewerage upgrade has been deferred until the New Year.
Uisce Éireann have confirmed that the R477 Fanore Road will be closed temporarily from Monday January 6th 2025 until Friday March 14th 2025 to facilitate the construction of a new pipelines. The road closure has been deferred “due to operational delays to the upgrade work”.
This is part of the upgrade of Ballyvaughan Sewerage Scheme, the project will end the current practice of discharging untreated wastewater into the sea at Ballyvaughan Bay and ensure there is capacity available for future social and economic growth in the area.
According to a spokesperson for Uisce Éireann, the “delay has not impacted on the projected timeline of this upgrade”.
Clare County Council have granted a road closure on a section of the R477 Fanore Road at Lisnanard, Ballyvaughan with works commencing approximately 700m west of the N67/R477 junction at Ballyvaughan village. A signposted diversion route will be in place.
Describing the section of pipeline as “critical for the people of Ballyvaughan”, Uisce Éireann’s Programme Manager, Esther White, thanked the community for their patience and co-operation in advance of the works. “I can’t overstate the importance of this project for the local community. The upgrade to Ballyvaughan Sewerage Scheme is essential and will improve water quality in Ballyvaughan Bay for the local community and ensure further social and economic growth. This project will have benefits for generations to come”.
EPS Group is carrying out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann.
