Water mains works start in Limerick parish a year after boil water notice issued
The works involve the replacement of 4km of aged water mains prone to bursts, as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme.
CONTRACTORS have arrived in Cappamore to replace old water mains over a year after a boil water notice was issued locally.
The notice was issued on September 26, 2023, as a precautionary measure to protect the health of approximately 2,300 customers supplied by the Cappamore Foileen Public Water Supply. It was put in place due to the detection of cryptosporidium.
The notice remains in place.
Uisce Éireann say the works “bring with them the promise of a more secure and reliable water supply for current and future generations to come”.
They involve the replacement of 4km of aged water mains prone to bursts, as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme.
Brian McCarthy, Uisce Éireann programme manager, is eager to implement this project for the Cappamore community.
“This project will provide numerous benefits for our customers by strengthening and reinforcing the water network, eliminating existing leaks and reducing the instances of bursts.
“Replacing these old water mains that are in poor condition will ensure a more sustainable water supply and significantly reduce the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground. We would like to thank the local community for their cooperation and patience while we carry out these essential works in the area,” said Mr McCarthy.
The section of works will take place along the L-1127 from Bilboa National School, onto the L-1130 towards Cappamore. The works will end before the crossroads onto the R505.
“Traffic management will be in place in the form of traffic lights and a future road closure. Road closure details will be communicated locally closer to the time. Local and emergency traffic will always be maintained.
“Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact and the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any planned interruptions,” say Uisce Éireann.
Ward and Burke Construction Ltd is carrying out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann with the project expected to be completed by April 2025.
Separately, Uisce Éireann is continuing to prioritise works to safely lift the boil water notice affecting customers supplied by the Cappamore Foileen Public Water Supply, including Carrigmore, which is now supplied from the Cappamore Scheme.