North Mayo mains upgrade to begin in late November with traffic measures

Works are set to begin on November 24, as part of a programme of mains upgrades which will increase the capacity of Ballina’s water network.

The Ballina Water Network Upgrade project is part of Uisce Éireann’s Growth and Development Programme, a national programme of targeted investment to increase the capacity of Ireland’s water and wastewater infrastructure. 

Uisce Éireann Programme Manager Donal O’Connor said these works are essential to support the future growth and development of Ballina, including planned residential development. 

“This project is part of Uisce Éireann’s commitment to delivering the water services necessary to support sustainable housing and economic development in communities across Ireland,” said Donal. 

“By investing in these new water network upgrades in Ballina, we are enabling future growth while safeguarding essential services for current and future generations.” 

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The programme of works will take place on McDermott Street and Gurteens, involving the installation of over 1.4km of new pipeline. 

The project will be carried out in two phases. The first phase, which will begin on Monday, 24 November, will involve the installation of approximately 310 metres of new pipes from the reservoir at Gurteens along the L1119 as far as the junction of McDermott Street and Fenian Row. 

This phase of work will require traffic management in the form of a traffic light system. This traffic management will be in place from Monday, November 24, until mid-December. 

The second phase of works will continue down McDermott Street as far as its junction with Teeling Street. This phase is due to commence in late spring 2026. 

These works may involve short-term water interruptions, and customers will be given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice before any planned water interruptions.