Irish Water will undertake essential watermain improvement works to safeguard the water supply and increase water pressure to homes and businesses in Stradbally.
From Monday March 22, Irish Water, in conjunction with Laois County Council, will begin work on Church Avenue near St Colman’s school.
The works involve the provision of new service connections for customers directly affected by the replacement of 850 metres of old leaking watermains.
The installation of the new watermain is being delivered by Ward and Burke Construction limited on behalf of Irish Water and are expected to be completed within five weeks.
Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact on customers.
Traffic management will be in place to facilitate the safe delivery of the works, while local and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times.
Irish Water and Laois County Council will make every effort to maintain normal supply to all properties throughout the works however some short-term water shut offs may be necessary and the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours notice prior to any planned water shut offs.
Speaking about the works, Joe Carroll, Irish Water said: “We understand that this type of work can be inconvenient and working in partnership with Laois County Council we will make every effort to minimise any disruption that these necessary works may cause.
“The delivery of these essential works will help to safeguard the water supply to homes and businesses in Stradbally and surrounding areas ensuring a safer mores sustainable water supply.”
