The water and wastewater networks in Ballyvolane, Co Cork, are set to be expanded with the support of a new contractor.
Geda Construction Ltd has signed a deal to deliver the work in the area on behalf of Irish Water and Cork City Council. This €9 million investment will see the infrastructure improved to support housing development and ensure a safer and more reliable water supply to households and businesses in the area. The project will allow for the construction of 2,500 houses that are planned for development in the area in the future.
Work will get underway before the end of the year and is expected to take 18 months to complete.
Commenting on the project, Lisa Cogan of Irish Water said: "We are looking forward to delivering this important project on behalf of the local community in Ballyvolane. This €9 million investment in the local water and wastewater infrastructure will provide additional capacity for the development of new homes and will hopefully see Cork city grow even further both socially and economically.
"The project will involve the construction of a new state-of-the-art wastewater pumping station, 2.6km of wastewater rising main and 1.7km of new watermains. This project is part of the Irish Water Growth and Development Fund which will benefit the people of Ballyvolane and the wider Cork city area."
David Joyce, Director of Operations in Cork City Council added: "This is an important project for the City which strategically fits with and supports the City's ambitions as expressed in our forthcoming City Development Plan. The delivery of infrastructure to support housing provision and to service zoned lands is very welcome."
Further details of the project will be released in due course with works expected to take place along the Ballyhooly Road, North Ring Road, and Lower Dublin Hill in Ballyvolane.
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