New phase of West End mains upgrades begins
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Uisce Éireann’s investment in Galway city is set to continue at pace in the new year as works commence on the next phase of mains replacement to the west of the city centre.
Crews are due to begin works at William Street West from next Monday, 12 January.
These works will involve replacing aging mains with new, modern pipes, providing a more resilient and reliable water supply for homes and businesses in the area while helping to reduce rates of leakage on the network.
Enda Mac Namara, Uisce Éireann Programme Manager, said: “Following on from the strong progress made in our programme of mains replacement to the west of Galway city in 2025, we’re delighted to be starting this new phase of works.
“We wish to thank the residents and business owners of the William Street West area for their co-operation and patience while these works are underway,” Enda added.
In order for these works to be delivered efficiently and safely, a road closure license has been granted by Galway City Council.
While works are underway on William Street West, traffic will be diverted via the Small Crane, Henry Street, New Street West (eastbound traffic) and St Joseph’s Avenue (westbound traffic).
Uisce Éireann acknowledges the inconvenience that can be caused by road closures and thanks impacted road users for their understanding. The road closures are necessary to ensure the safety of crews, road users and the general public and to allow the works to be carried out as efficiently as possible.
Continuing progress in Galway city, a further phase of mains replacement works is scheduled to take place on Dominic Street in February.
All works are being carried out by Farrans Construction on behalf of Uisce Éireann.
The Uisce Éireann Customer Contact Centre, open 24/7 on freephone 1800 278 278, is available to answer any queries on any of Uisce Éireann’s mains replacement works in Galway. Further information is available on water.ie.
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.
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An improved supply of drinking water is on the way for homes and businesses to the west of Galway City with mains replacement works due to begin next week.
Uisce Éireann crews will arrive at Taylor’s Hill, Maunsells Road and St Mary’s Park and will replace more than a kilometre of aging cast iron mains with modern, plastic pipes.
These works are being carried out under Uisce Éireann’s National Leak Reduction Programme and will provide a more secure and reliable water supply for homes and businesses in the area, and will down rates of leakage on the network.
In total, 1,150 metres of mains will be replaced in this programme of works.
The project will also involve laying new water service connections from the public water mains in the road to customers’ property boundaries, and connecting these to the customers’ water supply.
Works are due to begin from Monday next (11 August) on Taylor’s Hill and will continue through the autumn, with an estimated completion date of early 2026.
Some sections of the works will require temporary traffic management measures, in the form of lane closures. These measures will be in place to ensure the health and safety of crews, road-users and the public. Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times.
Speaking about the significant improvement works, Uisce Éireann programme manager Enda Mac Namara said the residents and businesses owners of the Maunsells Road and Taylor’s Road areas can look forward to improved water quality and a more secure supply.
"These mains replacement works are essential to improve the quality of drinking water being supplied to homes and businesses in this area of Galway City.
“Once complete, Uisce Éireann customers in the surrounding areas will be able to enjoy a more secure and reliable supply.
“The works will also enable Uisce Éireann to reduce levels of leakage on the network, helping to protect and conserve our vital water resources,” said Enda.
The works will be carried out by Farrans Construction on behalf of Uisce Éireann.
The Uisce Éireann Customer Contact Centre, open 24/7 on freephone 1800 278 278, is available to answer any queries.
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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.
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