Irish Water: Final Phase Of Barrow Extension Project Begins Today.

Monday, 21 June 2021 10:16

Supply to Naas and its wider hinterland could be affected.

Irish Water says the final phase of works on safeguarding the water supply in Kildare begins today.

These works form part of the Barrow Extension project which will provide up to an additional 18 million litres of drinking water per day for communities across the region.

This phase of the project will last until the end of July.

Some customers in the following areas may experience intermittent low water pressure and discoloration to Broadleas, Ardinode, Brannockstown, Carnalway, Old Connell, Caragh, Naas West, Naas town centre, Spring Gardens, Naas North, Rathaskar Heights, Kilashee, Naas East, Two Mile House, Ladytown and surrounding areas.

⚠️Planned works by Irish Water – Naas and surrounding Areas and Townlands

Essential maintenance works from Monday 21st of June to safeguard the water supply to homes and businesses in Kildare and the greater Dublin area.

For more information ➡️ https://t.co/Jr0TSRT2S9 pic.twitter.com/cnR52vpClx
— Kildare County Council (@KildareCoCo) June 21, 2021

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