Essential Repairs to Major Water Pipeline for Coleraine Complete - ahead of schedule
04 December 2024 14:01
NI Water is pleased to announce the completion of a £220K programme of repair work on a section of a major water main, which delivers water from Ballinrees Water Treatment Works to approximately 19,000 homes in Portrush, Portstewart and the wider Coleraine area. The original pipeline was installed in 1982 and required essential maintenance work.
The project involved the restoration of metal support brackets on a section of this watermain, which crosses the A29 Ring Road, Sandelford Bridge.
The repairs were identified as part of NI Water's ongoing Infrastructure Appraisals Project, investing approximately £3.5m in an overall programme of work to assess the condition of critical infrastructure to ensure the long-term sustainability of these assets. The repair work involved treating the corroded brackets and replacement of all support fixings. These measures will significantly enhance the integrity and lifespan of the support system, safeguarding the water supply to the north coast region.
NI Water’s Senior Project Manager Gary McFadden said:
“NI Water is delighted to announce the completion of this significant programme of work, which will safeguard the water supply to the north coast region.
“In order to access the underside of the bridge, our contractor GRAHAM adopted a specialised underbridge inspection unit. This innovative equipment allowed the operatives to work safely from the bridge deck above, providing full access to the affected area without the need for riverbank access points.
“This inspection unit accelerated the delivery of the work and helped minimise disruption to traffic, resulting in the team completing the work ahead of schedule.
“Finally, the NI Water Project team would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation throughout this major repair work, which will greatly benefit the water infrastructure in the area for many years to come.”
GRAHAM was the main contractor for the 8-week contract, while McAdam Design provided technical support for the project.
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