NI Water to undertake pipelaying on A2 Belfast Road to support local housing

06 February 2024 9:39

Pipelaying for a new housing development located at Sloefield Drive off the A2 Belfast Road in Carrickfergus is due to be undertaken next week by NI Water.

The work will involve the installation of a new stormwater sewer and the construction of manholes across the A2 Belfast Road - in the vicinity of the Sloefield Drive junction - and will place during the week commencing 12^th February.

Stephanie McBride, NI Water Project Manager said: “New wastewater infrastructure is required to support 96 properties within the Sloefield Drive development off the Belfast Road in Carrickfergus.

To carry out the work as safely as possible, it will be necessary to have a localised lane closure around the works area – between the junction of Sloefield Drive and 95 Belfast Road – with traffic management in place to manage and maintain vehicular flow. The work will be carried out in sections to minimise impact, however, with traffic being down to one lane in this area, we would advise the public to allow more time for their journeys.

“While the project will get underway on 10^th February, some initial work needs to be completed at the outfall location. Our contractor, AG Wilson currently estimates that pipelaying works will commence on the A2 Belfast Road on Monday 12^th February and be completed by Sunday 18^th February. Large-scale digital signs will be in place to keep residents and the wider public informed of the timescales for the work.

“NI Water and our project team from AtkinsRéalis and AG Wilson greatly appreciate the patience and cooperation of local residents, businesses and road users while we carry out this essential work to facilitate housing development in the Carrickfergus area.”

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