Portrane Water Mains Rehabilitation Works
National Leakage Reduction Programme
Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Fingal County Council, is replacing problematic water mains in Portrane, Co. Dublin to improve security of supply, reduce high levels of leakage and improve water quality.
The works involve the replacement of 2.5km of problematic water mains with high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes. The programme to replace the water mains in Portrane will commence the week starting the 27th of February 2023. These works are being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme.
The section of works will take place on the Burrow Rd, Portrane. The works will also involve 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.
The works will be carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by GMC Utilities Group Ltd and are expected to be completed by the end of May 2023.
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?
Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact on customers. Traffic management in the form of a stop & go system will be in place from Monday 27th of February. Additionally, details of further traffic management required will be communicated at a later date.
The works may involve some short-term water shut offs and the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours notice prior to any planned water shut offs.
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 have been notified directly and customers can phone Uisce Éireann on 1800 278 278 if they have any questions about the project.
Uisce Éireann regrets any inconvenience these necessary water network improvements may cause. 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.
