Irish Water working in partnership with Cork City Council, is getting to commence the expansion works of the water and wastewater infrastructure in Ballyvolane in early January 2022.

The new water and wastewater infrastructure will support growth and development through the provision of water and wastewater services
Irish Water is investing approximately €9 million in the project. Once complete, the new water and wastewater infrastructure will support growth and development through the provision of water and wastewater services.
Geda Construction Ltd, who will deliver this project on behalf of Irish Water, will start the project in January and will take approximately 18 months to complete.
Commenting on the project, Lisa Cogan of Irish Water said:
“As part of Irish Water’s commitment to develop water and wastewater infrastructure and to provide additional capacity to allow for growth and development around the country we are delighted to announce approximately €9 million investment in the local water and wastewater infrastructure in Ballyvolane.
“The project will be carried out in three phases over 18 months and on completion will play a role in supporting the development of new and existing homes and businesses in the area.“
The three phases of construction are:
- Phase 1: Construction of a wastewater pumping station on Ballyhooly Road commencing January 2022. Planned completion Autumn 2022.
- Phase 2: Construction of approximately 1.5km of watermains - works are planned to commence in early Spring 2022 and will take approximately 4 months to complete.
- Phase 3: Upgrade of over 200 meters existing watermains and the construction of approximately 2.6km of wastewater mains. Works are planned to commence in late Spring 2022.
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