TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS will continue on the Lifford Rd in Ennis for the next five weeks while Uisce Éireann carry out works in the locality.
While Uisce Éireann have said the project is part of a €250m investment nationwide, they were unable to provide figures to The Clare Echo on how much the Ennis project is costing.
Crews are replacing 250 metres of aged cast iron water mains with new modern pipes on Lifford Road which will result in improved water quality and a more reliable water supply for customers. The section of works will take place along a section of the R352, from the Kincora Park crossroads to the T-junction at Shannon Park.
These improvement works will also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ property boundaries and connecting it to the customers’ water supply.
Delays have been experienced by motorists as a result with the works ongoing between 09:30am until 9pm from Monday to Friday.
Ward & Burke Construction Ltd are carrying out the works which are scheduled to be completed by March 22nd.
Programme Manager for Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme, Jack Cronin said: “Replacing these old water mains and service connections in poor condition will eliminate existing leaks and significantly reduce the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground. We would like to thank the residents on Lifford Road for facilitating these works and working with us to provide a more secure and reliable water supply for generations to come”.
Short-term water interruptions may be experienced by local residents but a minimum of 48 hours notice has been promised by the project team for any planned interruptions. “We understand that this type of work can cause inconvenience for the local community, but our crews will make every effort to minimise any disruptions,” Jack acknowledged.
