Bundoran and parts of Ballyshannon affected by water mains pipe burst
Local information is that the burst is said to have occurred on the Ardfarna Road, near Bundoran, affecting the major pipe valve that supplies all of Bundoran, including some of the Ballyshannon area out to as far as Clyhore on the lower side of Ballyshannon
Donegal County Council have issued an alert following a major burst water pipe in the south of the county. They say that repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Bundoran, Ballyshannon and surrounding areas.
Some householders in Bundoran are already reporting issues with some household water supplies “down to just a dribble of water”.
Local information is that the burst is said to have occurred on the Ardfarna Road, near Bundoran, affecting the major water pipe valve that supplies all of Bundoran, including some of the Ballyshannon area out to as far as Clyhore on the lower side of Ballyshannon.
Councillor Michael McMahon told DonegalLive.ie:
“This is the second major burst near that area in the last years and I will be calling on Uisce Eireann for a new pipelines, as is clearly evident from these bursts, again coming into the high season in Bundoran, a vital time of the years for visitors, consumers and businesses.”
DCC say that works are scheduled to take place until 4pm today, July 3.