Water Mains Project Starts In Newry

28 June 2005
WATER MAINS PROJECT STARTS IN NEWRY
Work will start in Newry in July to upgrade 50km of water mains at a cost of Ł5.5 million.
John Close, Project Sponsor for Water Service, said: "The scheme is part of the Ł80 million Water Mains Project to upgrade pipes throughout Northern Ireland. Work will start north of Newry at the beginning of July 2005 and will continue over the next 12 months throughout various parts of the City. This investment will provide a modern water distribution network, which will meet the present and future needs of customers.
"This significant investment on ageing water mains, many of which are over 40 years old, will ensure that the current high level of drinking water quality will be improved and it will reduce the number of interruptions to water supplies and leakage from the distribution system.
"The scale of the Water Mains Project will present Water Service and its contractors with significant logistical challenges and local communities will be kept fully informed of the progress of work in their areas. Water Service is committed to minimising disruption through the use of trenchless technology, which allows mains to be laid without digging up long lengths of road."
For further details about the Water Mains Project, the public can contact Waterline on 08457 440088.
NOTES TO EDITORS:
Work will be carried out by the contractor, Enterprise-Farrans JV, and managed by the engineering consultant, WS Atkins, working with Water Service.

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