Uisce Éireann to reduce leakage and revive Sixmilebridge’s water supply

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Residents of Sixmilebridge will soon benefit from a more secure and reliable water supply with Uisce Éireann set to begin works next week to reduce high levels of leakage in the area. 

The works will take place along the R471, Cloonlara Road, Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare and involve the replacement of over one kilometre of aged watermains prone to bursts as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme. 

Jack Cronin, Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann, is looking forward to getting this important project underway for the community in Sixmilebridge. 

“Replacing these old and damaged pipes will significantly lower the instances of bursts and outages on the network, eliminate existing leaks and reduce the amount of clean water lost into the ground. The works will also improve the operation of the network by reducing the need for frequent repairs to aged watermains, resulting in a positive impact on leakage and the daily lives of Sixmilebridge residents. We would like to thank the local community for their support and patience in advance as we carry out these essential works”

To safely and efficiently deliver the project, traffic management will be in place in the form of a stop / go system. A road closure will also be required on the R471 Cloonlara Road. Local and emergency traffic will always be maintained.

Ward and Burke Construction Ltd is carrying out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann with the project expected to be complete in July 2025. 

Identifying and repairing these leaks will help Uisce Éireann to achieve our 2030 goal of a national leakage rate of 25%. The national Leakage Reduction team has made great strides since 2018 when the leakage rate stood at 46%.  

For more information on the Leakage Reduction Programme please visit www.water.ie/reducingleaks. Members of the public can report any leaks in the public water network by contacting Uisce Éireann at 1800 278 278 or online at Report a Leak.

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