Clonfert, Newmarket Water Mains Replacement
National Leakage Reduction Programme
Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Cork County Council, has replaced problematic water mains prone to bursts in Clonfert, Newmarket, Co.Cork to improve security of supply, provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage.
The works involved the replacement of approximately 2702m of problematic water mains with new modern pipes. The programme to replace the water mains in Clonfert, Newmarket Co. Cork commenced in early November 2022. These works were carried out as part of Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme.
The section of works took place along the L5093 Lisdangan, Clonfert.
The works also involved laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers' property boundaries and connecting it to the customers' water supply. Where the existing service connections on the public side are lead these were replaced as part of this improvement work.
The works were carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Ward and Burke Construction and were completed by the end of December 2022.
What are the benefits of the works?
The benefits of the leakage reduction works include:
• A Reliable Water Supply - Replacement of water mains and service connections will reduce the instances of bursts and water outages and will ensure a reliable supply of water to customers and local businesses in the area.
• Reduced Leaks - Replacement of water mains and service connections will eliminate existing leaks and reduce the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground.
• Improved Operation and Maintenance - These works will deliver cost savings by providing improved water network operation that will require less maintenance in the future.
Will customers be affected by the works?
To facilitate safe delivery of the works and efficiently replace this section of water main there is a need to operate under a local road closure. The road closure period granted by Cork County Council to complete these works extends from 08.00 to 18.00 from Monday 7th November until Thursday 22nd December 2022. During a planned road closure, local and emergency access will always be maintained. Diversion routes will be in place and clearly sign posted.
We understand that this type of work can be inconvenient and works crews will make every effort to minimise any disruption these necessary works cause.
More Information
Residents and businesses in the areas to benefit from the planned improvements will be notified directly.
Details of any supply interruptions associated to this project will be updated regularly on the Supply and Service Updates section of the Uisce Éireann website.
Customers can phone Uisce Éireann on 1800 278 278 if they have any questions about the project.
