Water network upgrades will support the growth and development of Ballina

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Works are due to begin on a programme of mains upgrades which will boost the capacity of Ballina’s water network and support the future growth and development of the town.

The Ballina Water Network Upgrade project is part of Uisce Éireann’s Growth and Development Programme, a national programme of targeted investment to increase the capacity of Ireland’s water and wastewater infrastructure.

The upgrade works will support the economic and social development of the North Mayo capital by increasing the capacity of the water network while improving Ballina’s water infrastructure to facilitate future demand.

Uisce Éireann Programme Manager Donal O’Connor said these works are essential to support the future growth and development of Ballina, including planned residential development.

“This project is part of Uisce Éireann’s commitment to delivering the water services necessary to support sustainable housing and economic development in communities across Ireland,” said Donal.

“By investing in these new water network upgrades in Ballina, we are enabling future growth while safeguarding essential services for current and future generations.”

The programme of works will take place on McDermott Street and Gurteens, and will involve the installation of over 1.4km of new pipeline.

The project will be carried out in two phases. The first phase, which will begin on Monday, 24 November, will involve the installation of approximately 310 metres of new pipes from the reservoir at Gurteens along the L1119 as far as the junction of McDermott Street and Fenian Row.

This phase of works will require traffic management in the form of a traffic light system. This traffic management will be in place from Monday, 24 November, until mid-December.

The second phase of works will continue down McDermott Street as far as its junction with Teeling Street. This phase is due to commence in late spring 2026.

These works may involve some short-term water interruptions, and the project team will ensure that impacted customers are given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any planned water interruptions.

Uisce Éireann is committed to keeping customers informed. We encourage customers to engage with us through our website, X channel @IWCare , and our customer care helpline, which is open 24/7 at 1800 278 278.

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.