Irish Water advises that water main improvement works in Blackrock, Cork City, may cause disruption to supply for homes and businesses on Tuesday 6 July from 09.00 to 12.00 and on Wednesday 7 July from 09.00 to 12.00.

Irish Water wishes to advise customers on the Blackrock Road (Crab Lane to Church Road), Lindville, Monahan Road, Maryville, Park Road,Ardfoyle Crescent, Ardfoyle Avenue, Barrington’s Avenue, Temple Gardens, Sunnyside, Lisnalee Drive,Rockcliffe Village, Dromcora Mews, Carrigdubh Estate,Dundanion Court, Menloe Park, Menloe Gardens,Ballintemple Court, Clifton Estate, Russet Court,Copperhill, Churchyard Lane, Temple Hill Lawn, Saint Gerald Majellas Terrace, Beaumont Cottages and surrounding areas, that as part of water main improvement works being delivered in Blackrock, there may be disruption to water supply on Tuesday 6 July from 09.00 to 12.00 and on Wednesday 7 July from 09.00 to 12.00.

During these essential planned 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 2-3 hours to return as water refills the network. Work crews will endeavour to complete works ahead of time in order 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 1850 278 278 for any questions in relation to the works.

These works are being carried out as part of Irish Water’s national Leakage Reduction Programme which will, over the next 4 years, see €500 million invested to reduce the level of leakage across the country by fixing and replacing ageing water mains. This will ensure a safe, reliable water supply which is vital for our health, our environment and our growing population and economy.

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

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