NEW: Disruption expected as water network investigations get underway in large Tipperary town
Uisce Éireann is undertaking a wastewater network upgrade project in Thurles
Uisce Éireann plans a wastewater network upgrade project in Thurles town centre and environs.
The overall objective of the Thurles Wastewater Network Upgrade Project is to upgrade the wastewater network to address non-compliances identified within the Thurles Drainage Area Plan and to alleviate flooding issues within the Friar Street and Croke Street areas.
As part of the ground investigation project, non-intrusive surveys and intrusive investigation works shall be carried out to inform the detailed design for the overall Thurles Wastewater Network Upgrade Project.
With regards the non-intrusive investigation, it is proposed that non-intrusive surveys are carried out along the following streets:
Abbey Road (R660) between Lidl & the entrance to the Thurles train station.
Railway Road between the train station to the carpark at Bowes pub on Friar Street including the Friar Street / Butler Avenue / Matthew Avenue junction.
Friar Street (R660) between the Friar Street / Butler Avenue / Matthew Avenue junction to the entrance to Croke Gardens.
Croke Gardens.
Matthew Avenue between the Friar Street / Butler Avenue / Matthew Avenue junction to the entrance to the Thurles Town Council.
Cathedral Street (N75) between the entrance to the Thurles Town Library & Arts Centre to the entrance to St. Patrick College.
Based on the current programme, survey works are due to commence on the 21 of July 2025 until the 22 of August. During this period, temporary traffic management (TTM) shall be established on the above public roadways to allow for the survey works.
Temporary traffic management shall include for lane closures controlled by temporary traffic signals and stop / go where required.
Works on public roadways shall be carried out between the hours of 8am – 6pm to mitigate impacts on residents & local road users. The non-intrusive works will be carried out at nighttime, between the hours of 6pm – 8am.
In advance of this project moving to construction we will proactively communicate clear details of the project to the local community and to related stakeholders in the area.
Uisce Éireann regrets any inconvenience these necessary works may cause.