NI Water network improvements planned for Carrickfergus town centre
10 September 2024 15:30
NI Water is due to begin work next week to install a new surface water pipeline on Castle Street, North Street and Lancasterian Street.
The installation of this new pipeline forms part of ongoing measures being carried out in Carrickfergus under the Living With Water in Belfast Plan* that will create additional capacity in the wastewater network to help support local development and deliver environmental benefits, including reduced risk of out-of-sewer flooding and spills to Belfast Lough.
Providing details on the work, NI Water Senior Project Manager, David McClean said: “The work will involve the installation of 260m of pipework and the construction of 6 new manholes on Castle Street, High Street and Lancasterian Street to reduce the pressure on the existing network. Pipelaying will get underway on Castle Street week commencing 16th September 2024 and pedestrian access to businesses will be provided at all times.
“To carry out the work in the safest possible manner, the following traffic management arrangements will be implemented:
- Castle Street (16th – 20th September): A temporary road closure will be in place on Castle Street from its junction with Marine Highway to its junction with High Street for 1 week. A diversion route will be signposted. For safety reasons, throughout the duration of the works, no vehicles will be permitted through the working area. Pedestrian access will be available at all times. AG Wilson will facilitate deliveries and bin collections.
- North Street (23rd Sept – 25th Oct): A temporary road closure will be in place on North Street from the junction of High Street to the junction of Lancasterian Street for approximately 5 weeks. For safety reasons, throughout the duration of the works, no vehicles will be permitted through the working area. Pedestrian access will be available at all times. AG Wilson will facilitate deliveries and bin collections.
- Lancasterian Street (28th Oct – 15th Nov): A temporary lane closure will be in place on Lancasterian Street between North Street and Albert Road, from 6th November for around 3 weeks. Two-way traffic lights will be in place to control the flow of traffic and access for emergency vehicles will be provided.
“Our contractor, AG Wilson, will strive to keep disruption to a minimum and complete the work in the shortest possible timeframe. The dates provided for each phase of work could change depending on progress and AG Wilson will liaise with businesses as the work advances.
“NI Water and its project team from TetraTech and AG Wilson take this opportunity to thank local businesses and wider community in Carrickfergus for their patience and cooperation while we undertake this essential work to increase capacity in the town’s wastewater network.”
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For further information, please email press.office@niwater.com
Notes to Editors:
The Living With Water in Belfast Plan, aims to provide the drainage and wastewater treatment infrastructure needed to help protect Belfast against flooding, enhance the environment, and enable the city to grow. Delivery of the Plan involves a number of Partners, including DfI, DAERA, NI Water, NIEA and Belfast City Council working together to deliver sustainable catchment-based solutions. More information can be found at www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/topics/living-water-programme