Uisce Éireann confirms plans to replace 1.7km of damaged water mains in Limerick suburb
LIMERICK City and County Council, Uisce Éireann and IDA Ireland have revealed plans to upgrade the water supply in the National Technology Park, Plassey, to provide a more reliable water supply and reduce leakage.
The works involve the replacement of over 1.7km of damaged water mains with new modern pipes. The project to replace the water mains in the National Technology Park, Plassey will commence later this month.
These works are being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme.
Ageing pipes can, over time, significantly impact water quality, leakage levels, and pressure. Replacing these pipes will greatly reduce the levels of leakage and bursts resulting in service interruptions affecting customers and local industry.
Uisce Éireann’s Gerry O’Donnell is looking forward to getting this important Limerick project underway.
“Fewer bursts and less leakage mean a stronger more resilient supply for homes and businesses. Securing Plassey’s water supply is a priority for Uisce Éireann and it is great to see this work commencing which will reduce the risk of outages from bursts now and into the future."
The section of works will take place along Plassey Park Road between the entrance of Edwards Lifesciences and its junction with Holland Road.
ShareRidge will carry out the works, which are expected to be completed by mid-summer, on behalf of Uisce Éireann.
Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact on customers. Traffic management in the form of traffic lights will be in place for the duration of works; however, local and emergency traffic will always be maintained.