Muirhevnamor water disrpution expected

RESIDENTS of the Muirhevnamor area may face some disruption to water supply as Irish Water begins to replace ageing water mains to improve security of supply, reduce leakage, and improve water quality in the area.

The programme to replace 2.7 km of ageing water mains with high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes began in the last few days.

A spokesman for Irish Water explained: ‘ The benefits of the project will include a more reliable water supply for local customers on the public water supply in Muirevnamor. The works will result in reduced leakage on the network. Operational and maintenance costs will also be reduced as the network operation will require less maintenance. The 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. Where the existing service connections on the public side are lead these will be replaced as part of this improvement work.’

The works are expected to be completed by mid-April. ‘ Traffic management will be in place over the course of the works. Works may involve some short-term water shut offs and the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any planned water shut offs. Local and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times.’