Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is undertaking valve installation works in Shinanagh, Ballyhea, Co. Cork that may cause disruption to supply for homes and businesses from 11pm on Tuesday, 16 August to 3am on Wednesday, 17 August.

Irish Water wishes to advise customers in Lisballyhea, Kilbroney, Velvetstown, Spital, Lackaroe, Creggane, Knockbarry, Buttevant and surrounding areas that as part of the works being delivered there may be disruption to water supply.

During these essential works, homes and businesses in the above areas area may be impacted by reduced water pressure and water outages. Following the completion of improvement works; water supply may take two-three hours to return as water refills the network. Work crews will endeavour to complete works ahead of time to expedite the return of supply to the affected areas. 

Irish Water understands this type of work can be inconvenient and will ensure our work crews make every effort to minimise any disruption these works may cause.

Customers can call the Irish Water customer helpline on 1800 278 278 for any questions in relation to the works.

For updates visit https://www.water.ie/water-supply/supply-and-service-update/

Updates on this work can be found on the Irish Water Supply and Service map by entering the following reference number in the search bar on water.ie: COR00051416

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