€3m. investment in Mayo town's water network will lead to street closures
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary has confirmed that Uisce Éireann is continuing its investment in Ballina with a significant upgrade of ageing water mains set to get underway in the coming days, helping to support the town’s continued growth and development.
Minister Calleary said:“I am very happy to confirm that more than 1.1km of water mains will be replaced along McDermott Street, delivering a stronger, more reliable water network for local homes and businesses, while creating the capacity needed to support new housing and economic development in the area.
"This €3million investment will future proof Ballina’s water infrastructure, ensuring the town is well positioned to grow, attract investment, and assist in unlocking new housing development and support economic growth.
“I want to acknowledge the efforts of the Uisce Éireann team and my colleague Minister James Browne in bringing forward the programme of works and prioritising Ballina for this crucial infrastructural investment.
"Phase one of the project, which saw 250 metres of water main replaced from Ballina Reservoir to the junction with Slí Ectra, was completed at the end of last year.
"Crews will now continue along McDermott Street, progressing down towards the town centre to the junction with Teeling Street.
"There will be some disruption to traffic and I would implore people to be patient. To reduce disruption, night-time working will be carried out in some phases of the project,” he said.
Work phases:
Phase 1: Ballina Reservoir to Slí Ectra – completed.
Phase 2: Slí Ectra to Fenian Row (daytime lane closure between Fenian Row and Slí Ectra. Right turn only on Fenian Row for traffic approaching McDermott Street. Commencing 15 June for approximately two weeks)
Phase 3: Fenian Row to Mercy Road (road closure from Monday, 29 June to Friday, 21 August. Diversions via Fenian Row, Lord Edward Street and Mercy Road)
Phase 4: Mercy Row to Convent Hill (night works for two weeks commencing in August with lane closure),
Phase 5: Convent Hill to Teeling Street (dayworks for approximately five weeks commencing in September with lane closure).