Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Kerry County Council, is to start replacing over 1km of aged water mains in Crohane, Fossa.

The works, being carried out by Ward and Burke Construction Ltd, are due to commence in late September and will be completed by the end of November.

Once completed customers in this area will enjoy an improved water supply with less disruption due to bursts and leakage.

“To facilitate the safe delivery of the works, there will be temporary traffic lights and a short-term local road closure required. The community will be notified of this in advance. Alternative routes will be available, and diversions will be clearly sign-posted. Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times. We would like to thank customers in advance for their cooperation and patience while we complete these essential works,” said Portfolio Delivery Manager at Uisce Éireann, Kevin Murphy.

“These works are part of a significant investment programme by Uisce Éireann to improve the water network across the Kingdom, prioritising investment where it is needed most enabling these communities to thrive.”

Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact on customers.
Temporary traffic lights will be in place along the R563, at Fossa Rowing Club, and continue onto the N72, just after the Killarney Brewing and Distilling Company.
For the works along the L11012, a road closure will be in place from Monday, 18 September to Friday, 6 October inclusive.
The road will be closed from the crossroads before Fossa Rowing Club (R563), along the road to Gortacollopa, and will end at the crossroads exiting onto the N72.
Local diversions will be in place during this time along the N72 and along the R563.
The works may involve some short-term water interruptions; however, the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any planned disruption.
The works also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ property boundaries and connecting it to the customer’s water supply. Existing lead service connections being replaced too.

Customers can phone Uisce Éireann on 1800 278 278 if they have any questions about the project or check out the Water Supply Updates section of the Uisce Éireann website for regular updates.