Uisce Éireann reminds Ballyvaughan motorists of road closure to facilitate essential works

Information below is relevant until further updates are provided here or on our Supply and Service Updates section.

Uisce Éireann wishes to remind motorists of a road closure to the R477 Fanore Road 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. 

The R477 Fanore Road will be closed temporarily from Monday 25 November 2024 to on Friday 14 March 2025 to facilitate construction of a new pipeline. Locals can be assured that local and emergency traffic will be maintained to properties at all times, while local businesses along the route will operate as usual. Pedestrian access will be available from Ballyvaughan village . A diversion route will be in place and a map of that route is below.  

Describing the section of pipeline as “critical for the people of Ballyvaughan”, Uisce Éireann’s Programme Manager, Esther White, thanked the community for their patience and co-operation in advance of the works.  
“I can’t overstate the importance of this project for the local community. The upgrade to Ballyvaughan Sewerage Scheme is essential and will improve water quality in Ballyvaughan Bay for the local community and ensure further social and economic growth. This project will have benefits for generations to come.” 

EPS Group is carrying out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann with the project expected to be complete in Q4 of 2025. 

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.