Uisce Éireann reopens road along the Wild Atlantic Way just in time for the tourist season

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As brighter weather sets upon us, an iconic route along the Wild Atlantic Way reopens as Uisce Éireann completes this phase of essential works. 

Uisce Éireann is delighted to inform the local community of Ballyvaughan and hopeful tourists of the reopening of the R477 Fanore Road. The R477 Fanore Road was temporarily closed at the beginning of this year to ensure the safe delivery of essential works to facilitate the upgrade of Ballyvaughan Sewerage Scheme.  
 
This project will end the current practice of discharging untreated wastewater into the sea at Ballyvaughan Bay and ensure there is capacity available for future social and economic growth in the area.  
  
Acknowledging the importance of this project, Uisce Éireann’s Programme Manager, Esther White, has said, 
“This project is key for the growth and development of the Ballyvaughan community and also to facilitate an improvement in water quality in Ballyvaughan Bay. We are delighted to complete these works in time for the tourist season and appreciate the community’s patience while the works were carried out.” 
 
EPS Group is carrying out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann.
 
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.