Irish Water carrying out essential watermains works in Clontarf

Irish Water is working on essential watermain improvement works in Clontarf “in order to safeguard the water supply to homes and businesses in the area,” it has announced.

The water authority says that the works are being carried out on the Clontarf Road and in-line with the current public health guidelines.

“The works involve the replacement of more than 1.5 kilometres of old cast iron watermains which have been prone to bursts, with new heavy duty plastic pipes.

“GMC Utilities will be carrying out the works on behalf of Irish Water.”

Irish Water says the works are planned to take place along Clontarf road from April 14 to  April 17 between 9am and 5pm each day.

On Wednesday, April 14, properties fronting the Clontarf road from the Wooden bridge junction to Vernon Avenue junction, Conquer Hill Road, Vernon Court, Fortview Avenue and surrounding areas may be impacted by intermittent disruption to their water supply.

On Thursday 15 and Friday, April 16, properties fronting Clontarf road from Seafield road junction to The Wooden Bridge junction and Bull Wall Cottages may be impacted by intermittent disruption to their water supply.

On Saturday, April 17 properties along the Clontarf road from the Wooden Bridge junction to the Vernon Avenue junction, Bull Wall Cottages, Vernon Court and surrounding areas may be impacted by intermittent disruption to their water supply.

“Irish Water and Dublin City Council have reconfigured the network to maintain normal supply to as many properties as possible however, customers in the following locations may be impacted by intermittent disruption to their supply; and surrounding areas,” it says.

“Whilst every effort has been made to minimise the impact of the works a small number of properties in these areas may experience water outages for short periods during the day.”

Speaking about the works, Matthew Thomson, Irish Water said: “We understand that this type of work can be inconvenient and working in partnership with Dublin City Council we will make every effort to minimise any disruption that these necessary works may cause.

“The delivery of these essential works will help to safeguard the water supply to homes and businesses in the area ensuring a safer mores sustainable water supply.”

Queries or complaints about the works can be directed to Irish Water on its 24/7 customer care helpline on 1850 278 278.

Customers can also get in touch on Twitter @IWCare.

For updates visit https://www.water.ie/water-supply/supply-and-service-update/