Doonbeg, Co. Clare to benefit from water mains upgrade completed by Spring
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Uisce Éireann is replacing aged water mains in Doonbeg, Co. Clare
As part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme, works to replace over 4km of water mains will commence in mid-November along the N67 from Doonbeg Village, onto L-2026 and end near Baltard National School.
The residents in Doonbeg can look forward to a more reliable water supply with the instances of bursts and water outages for customers in the area reduced. This project will also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ property boundaries and connecting it to customers’ water supply.
Commenting on the project, Programme Manager at Uisce Éireann, Jack Cronin said: “This project represents a crucial investment in enhancing the water supply for Clare residents. By replacing this section of the watermain, we aim to offer the community a more dependable water service and minimise water loss due to leaks.”
The works will be carried out by experienced contractor Ward and Burke Construction Ltd. on behalf of Uisce Éireann. We would like to thank customers in advance for their cooperation and patience while works on this project are underway.
Works are scheduled to commence mid-November and are expected to be completed by the end of March. To deliver the works safely and efficiently, traffic management will be in place at this time in the form of a stop and go system. Local and emergency traffic will always be maintained. To minimise disruption, works will be limited to short sections. The works may require some short-term water interruptions, and the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any planned interruptions.
Fixing leaks can be complicated. We have over 63,000 km of water pipes underground in Ireland – enough to circle the earth one and a half times. Most leaks aren’t visible, resulting in precious water being lost but we are making progress.
Uisce Éireann is committed to keeping customers informed across multiple platforms 24/7 and we encourage customers to engage with us through our website, X channels @IWCare and @IrishWater, on Facebook and LinkedIn and through our customer care helpline which is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278. Uisce Éireann has launched a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at our Water Service Updates page.
For more information please visit our page on the National Leakage Reduction Programme.
Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.