Vital upgrade of water network in Allenwood to go ahead next week - TD

A stop-go traffic management plan will be required

Uisce Eireann is to start work on replacing almost 4km of water mains in Allenwood next week to improve supply for local businesses and residents, a Kildare TD said. 

To safely facilitate these works, a stop-go traffic management plan is required along R415 between Allen Reservoir and Allen Cross for the duration of the works.

During working hours traffic will be monitored by traffic marshals, and outside working hours temporary traffic lights will be in use. To minimise the impact on motorists, the traffic management plan will be rolled out in several phases. 

Minister of State and TD for Kildare South Martin Heydon said he has received confirmation that Uisce Eireann are to commence work next week in Allenwood as part of their National Leakage Reduction Programme to provide a more reliable water supply to the community and reduce high levels of leakage.

“I am pleased that following a number of representations from both myself and Cllr Brendan Wyse that these important works will start next week.

"Many areas around Allenwood and surrounding areas have been plagued with water disruption for a long time now and upgrade works to the water mains have always been identified as the best way to reduce these disruptions.

”Uisce Éireann have confirmed that they have prioritised almost 4km of water mains for replacement which will ensure a reduction in disruption from bursts and supply interruptions for customers. They are confident that the replacement of these problematic water mains will eliminate existing leaks and significantly reduce the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground. 

“Uisce Eireann have confirmed that the works will bring a range of benefits to the community including security of supply, leading to a more secure and reliable water supply for many years ahead.

"I know that the disruptions to the water supply in Allenwood and surrounding area has been a source of huge frustration to local residents," said Minister Heydon.