Uisce Eireann To Replace 1.3KM of Leaking Watermains in Cullen

The people of Cullen in North Cork can look forward to a more secure and reliable water supply with Uisce Éireann prioritising important works to reduce high levels of leakage in the area and improve the resilience of the network. 

The works involve replacing over 1.3 kilometers of old water mains prone to bursts with new modern pipes.  

The works, which are being carried out under Uisce Éireann’s national Leakage Reduction Programme, will commence in late March and are expected to be completed by May 2025.  

The section of works will take place along the N72 Cullen Crossroads, Cullen, Co. Cork.  Once these works are completed, customers in this area will enjoy an improved water supply with less disruption. 

Commenting on the project, Jack Cronin, Uisce Éireann said: “Old and damaged water mains remain a huge source of leakage and continue to impact communities right across Ireland, causing low pressure and supply disruption. Replacing these old water mains in poor condition will eliminate existing leaks and significantly reduce the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground. By prioritising these upgrades, we are helping communities like Cullen to thrive. We would like to thank local residents for their cooperation and patience as we carry out these essential works.

To facilitate the safe delivery of the project and to minimise impact on the community, areas of work will be limited to short sections. Traffic management will be in place during this time in the form of a Stop/Go System. Local and emergency traffic will always be maintained. 

The works may require some short-term water supply interruptions, but the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any planned water interruptions. 

Ward and Burke Construction Ltd. will deliver these works on behalf of Uisce Éireann. 

Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea said:“I would like to thank the people of Cullen in advance for their patience and co-operation during the works. We know based on previous experience that the short-term inconvenience will be outweighed by the long-term benefits.”