Wave of excitement as Irish Water begins work in Enniscrone

Works to replace 800 metres of Enniscrone’s water mains will begin shortly and are expected to be completed in December.

The Main Street works, which will run from the bridge on the Bellawaddy River to the town’s fire station, will be carried out by Farrans Construction as part of Irish Water’s national leakage reduction programme.

Irish Water’s networks regional lead, Declan Cawley, explained that the replacement of the old water mains will bring a plethora of benefits for the popular tourist town.

“Working with Sligo County Council, we continue to prioritise works in the areas that need it most, and these works will improve both water quality and the reliability of the supply as well as reducing leakage levels.”

A stop/go traffic management system will be required but areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact.

Short-term interruptions to the water supply may also be necessary. However, locals can be assured that the project team will provide a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any planned interruption.

“On behalf of Irish Water, I’d like to thank the local community in advance for their patience and cooperation as the project progresses. The long-term benefits will outweigh any short-term inconvenience,” said Declan.

Customers with questions about the project can call Irish Water on 1800 278 278 or make contact via Twitter (@IWCare). For further updates, see the Irish Water website.