Uisce Éireann commences work on new water infrastructure for this Kildare village
The works will require localised lane and road closures
Uisce Éireann (UE) has commenced work on new water infrastructure for one County Kildare village.
Announcing the news yesterday (July 9 last), UE explained that the new infrastructure is for Two Mile House. It is hoped that the new infrastructure will support future growth and development in the area.
The works will be carried out on behalf of UE by Shareridge Limited and are expected to be completed by Q4 2025.
UE elaborated: "The works involve the construction of 4.2 kilometres of new water mains to increase the supply capacity of the water network in the Newbridge area of Co Kildare to support social and economic development.
"Works will take place in stages in Two Mile House Village; Two Mile House to R448; R448 to Mullacash Middle; and Mullacash Middle to Swordlestown North."
"Works will require localised lane and road closures, which will be phased to minimise disruption to the community, and traffic management will be communicated locally in advance of each phase commencing."
In addition, UE's programme manager, Derek Deignan, said welcomed the commencement of the works in Two Mile House.
"This project is being delivered to support existing and future developments within the community," Mr Deignan said. "It will improve the supply capacity of the existing water network in the area, improving performance and reducing demands on the current network."
POSSIBLE INTERRUPTIONS
According to UE, the works may involve some short-term water interruptions.
However, the organisation insisted that its project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any planned interruptions.
UE added: "Details of any supply interruptions associated with this project will be updated regularly on the Uisce Éireann website."
In related UE news, the organisation also called for Kildare residents to conserve water yesterday, as temperatures increase across Ireland.