Minister Joe McHugh has confirmed vital works will take place in the coming months on mains water services to guarantee supplies to homes, businesses and tourism firms in north-west Donegal.
Over the coming weeks and months the mains water supply to Portnablagh will be replaced with a new, modern system.
Minister McHugh said “This vital upgrade will replace the old pipes that are in poor condition. It will secure water supplies to local homes and businesses in time for the busy summer months.
“Most importantly it will ensure there’s no disruption to supplies when they are most in demand, particularly as it offers guarantees to the likes of the Shandon Hotel & Spa which employs more than 120 people during the high season.
“I’ve raised concerns over the supply in the Portnablagh area with Irish Water and the impact that it was having on businesses, particularly those reliant on the summer visitors.
“But credit to Irish Water for acting on the concerns of local people and putting plans in place for the contractor Farrans to have the new mains at Marble Hill replaced and pumping supplies before the end of June.
“The new mains at Marble Hill and supplying Portnablagh is part of a €40million investment in new pipes, services, mains and supplies by Irish Water in Co Donegal this year. The spend is massive and the impact at a local level will be even greater when homes and businesses know they have a high quality, reliable service.”
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