UISCE ÉIREANN have commenced works replacing over 6.3km of aged water mains which they expect to last for over six months and promise will result in a reliable water supply for Coore.
Supply is to be improved and leakage reduced at Old Doolough, Cree according to Uisce Éireann who have began replacing over 6.3km of old and damaged water mains.
Works are part Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme and take place along the L-2116 Cloonlaheen West, Mullagh and L-2098 Doonogan, Mullagh. The mains have been prone to bursts.
Jack Cronin, Uisce Éireann Programme Manager stated, “The replacement of over 6.3km of aging watermains marks a significant investment in the region’s water network. This project will reduce the frequency of bursts and outages on the network, eliminate existing leaks and provide locals and visitors alike with an improved confidence in the security of their water supply. By strengthening the resilience of the network, we’re enabling communities like Coore to thrive with a more secure and reliable water supply”.
Areas of work will be limited to short sections and carried out in two phases to minimise impact on customers. Traffic management will be in place at this time, in the form of two road closures. A signposted diversion route will be in place. Local and emergency traffic will always be maintained.
The road closures will take place in a phased approach. The first road closure will be along the L-2116 Cloonlaheen West and will be in effect from Monday (November 10th) until the end of the year. Following which, a second road closure will take place along L-2098 Doonogan, Mullagh. Further details will be communicated regarding the second road closure, closer to the time.
Ward and Burke Construction Ltd is carrying out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann with the project expected to be complete during the summer of 2026.
