Uisce Éireann to upgrade 1.8km of water supply in Co Cork

Ottoline Spearman

Uisce Éireann will upgrade 1.8km of water mains supply in Co Cork.

The project, which is due to start this month, will replace some of the water mains supply in Stuake, Donoughmore.

The company is working in partnership with Cork County Council to complete the works.

Uisce Éireann said that the works are a critical step to reduce the high levels of leakage, which have been a significant source of disruption and outages for customers.

Cork North West Fine Gael TD Deputy John Paul O’Shea said: “The delivery of these essential works will help provide a safer, more secure water supply for Donoughmore, by minimising the frequency of bursts and improving the resilience of the network.

"I would like to thank in advance the community in Donoughmore for their patience and cooperation during the works. We know based on previous experiences that the short-term inconvenience will be overshadowed by the lasting benefits.”

The areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact on the community. Traffic management will be in place on the R579 in Donoughmore.

Ward and Burke Construction Ltd. will deliver these works on behalf of Uisce Éireann, with the project expected to be completed in January 2026.

Uisce Éireann said that the works may require some short-term water supply interruptions, but customers will be given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice.