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10/01/2024

Farrans Hosts Safety Event For Water Sector Professionals

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Farrans has hosted a safety event for over 200 water sector professionals in Sligo as work begins on Uisce Éireann's new Water and Waste Water Multi-Supplier Framework.

The event featured presentations from the Safety, Health and Environmental team in Farrans covering key topics including the avoidance of underground utilities, mental health and wellbeing, safe site set ups, traffic management and an 'Am I safe?' approach.

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Farrans' team members, supply chain and senior Uisce Eireann representatives attended the event.

The NI construction firm is responsible for the implementation of the framework in Donegal, Sligo, Roscommon, Galway, Cavan, Leitrim, Monaghan and Mayo.

Farrans has 70 direct staff and over 200 subcontractor staff engaged in this new contract, with 25 squads on the ground working on the installation of new water mains, the rehabilitation of existing mains, leak detection and repairs. The waste water and connection and developer services will commence soon.

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