Galway residents will see improved water supply once ‘significant' upgrade works are completed
The works, which are scheduled to run until early Autumn, will see ageing water mains replaced with new, modern pipes to significantly reduce the instances of bursts and water outages in the area.
Uisce Éireann has advised that the works may involve scheduled short-term water interruptions but will ensure that a minimum of 48 hours' notice will be given in advance of the outages.
The water body has said that precautions will be taken to ensure minimal impact on water supplies during the upgrades, with areas of work limited to short sections at a time.
Traffic management measures will be in place during the works, which will take place along the L2111 through the townland of Caltra and last until the early Autumn.
Programme manager with Uisce Éireann Enda Mac Namara says planned works will result in a significant reduction of clean drinking water being lost underground to leakage, and a more secure supply for customers.
'These essential works will lead to significant improvements to the water supply for homes and businesses in the area,' he said.
'We wish to thank the community in advance for their patience and understanding while works are underway, and to assure homeowners affected by the works that our crews will work to complete the project as quickly and as diligently as possible.'
For more information, customers are advised to contact Uisce Éireann's 24/7 customer care team on 1800 278 278.
Customers can also oblige of a free text service that provides real-time updates on local issues. Users can sign up by entering their Eircode and mobile number on the text alerts page of www.water.ie.
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