Wastewater works start on Grand Parade
Works to improve wastewater infrastructure in the Grand Parade area of Cork city have begun.
The works will allow access for specialist contractors to access the underground pump station located on Grand Parade, for removal of redundant equipment, cleaning of the pumping station and removal of historical debris. These works by Uisce Éireann, formerly Irish Water, will improve the operational resilience of the wastewater network and help identify future improvements.
Uisce Éireann Portfolio Manager, David Shalloo said: “This project will provide vital improvements to the operation of wastewater infrastructure in the heart of Cork city. In addition to supporting service improvements across the wastewater network, this project will lay the foundation for maintenance and improvement works in the future.”
To deliver these works, a period of nightworks began safely and efficiently on Monday 5 January and will continue until 19 January. These works are required along a short section of Sullivan’s Quay, and an associated road closure has been granted by Cork City Council.
Local and emergency access will be always maintained, and the works will be carried out between 7pm and 7am. Additionally, a temporary footpath closure is required, and a signposted pedestrian diversion will be in place on Sullivan’s Quay, across Nano Nagle Bridge and along Grand Parade.
Following this period of nightworks, works will be carried out by day at Grand Parade. Works will be confined to the area of Grand Parade by Nano Nagle Bridge and standard working hours are 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday.
Temporary hoarding will be installed in the area to ensure a safe and secure site, while also acting as a visual screen and offering a basic level of noise reduction for the surrounding area. To ensure access to 50 Grand Parade Car Park/Park it Here is maintained, a temporary up-and-over pipe bridge will be in place during the works.
Ward and Burke Construction Ltd is delivering this work on behalf of Uisce Éireann, with the project set to last for approximately eight weeks.
To find out more visit water.ie.