Works are getting underway this week on providing an improved water supply for Carrick on Suir.
A five kilometre section of mains is to be replaced in a major project being undertaken by Irish Water.
Residents and businesses in the Carrick-on-Suir area will benefit from a more reliable and secure water supply as a result of the works.
A stretch of aging water pipe on the Crotty’s Lake Trunk Main is to be replaced with modern plastic piping.
It has been subject to frequent bursts and a high level of leakage in recent years, leading to regular disruptions to supply for customers.
According to Water Networks Programme Regional Lead with Irish Water, Mark O’Duffy this work will reduce leakage on the network which will help to reduce the volume of treated water that that is lost unnecessarily.
Construction work is getting underway this week and is expected to take 5 months to complete.
It may involve some short-term water shut offs – customers will be given a minimum of 48 hours prior notice of any planned shut offs.
