Rosscarbery Water Mains Replacement

Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Cork County Council is replacing ageing, problematic water mains prone to bursts in Owenahincha, Rosscarbery Co. Cork to provide a more secure, reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage. 

The works involve the replacement of approximately 542 metres of aged problematic water mains with new modern pipes. The programme to replace the water mains in Owenahincha, Rosscabery, Co.Cork commenced in late March 2023. These works are being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme.

The section of works will take place along the R598 and Cois Farraige.

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. Where the existing service connections on the public side are lead these will be replaced as part of this improvement work. 

The works will be carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Ward and Burke Construction and are expected to be completed by May 2023.

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. 

Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact on customers. To deliver the works safely and efficiently traffic management in the form of a road closure will be in place along the R598 and Cois Farraige. Local and emergency access will always be maintained.

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

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.

Details of any supply interruptions associated to this project will be updated regularly on the Water Supply Updates section of the Uisce Éireann website.

Customers can phone Uisce Éireann on 1800 278 278 if they have any questions about the project.