Gas and Water works continue in Nenagh
Work on extending the new natural gas connection through Nenagh recommences this week.
The first phase of the gas project was completed earlier this year when Nenagh was connected to the national network via a pipe from Limerick. Arrabawn Coop was then connected to the gas supply.
Gas works are to recommence this week as the next phase of the project aims to extend the connection to the ABP Meat factory on the Borrisokane road. Two crews will be involved and traffic management will be on a street-by-street basis with a manned stop/go system or traffic lights.
The first three weeks of the works will focus on O'Rahilly St. The timeframe then sees works on the Borrisokane road (heading north from Tesco) for three weeks from early November.
There will also be work commencing in mid-November on the Cudville road for two weeks and Ashe Road for two weeks. Further works will take place on the Borrisokane road in late November/early December. Ervia intends to have this works phase completed before the busy Christmas retail period.
The pioneering €17 million infrastructure project in Nenagh – one of the largest combined capital projects being undertaken in the State - will see existing water and wastewater systems upgraded in tandem with the gas delivery. Ervia says that this will reduce construction costs and disruption to local businesses and residents.
The overall project consists of 40km of gas pipelines, 4km of water mains and 1.5km of wastewater mains. It is hoped that the water works will tackle sewer odours that have plagued the town in recent years. They will also deal with flooding issues.
Local businesses and homes can also avail of the benefits of natural gas for the first time. Ervia states that energy cost savings of up to 60% can be made. Natural gas can be used for a wide range of applications, from heating and hot water, to catering and cooking, to air-conditioning and electricity generation.
Nenagh based Minister for Environment, Community & Local Government Alan Kelly welcomed the new works. “Gas will make Nenagh much more competitive for investment, thereby creating and maintaining jobs,” Minister said.
“For some time there have been many problems with smells emanating around the town due to the antiquated waste water system and I'm delighted this issue will be dealt with as the system is modernised.”
Fran McFadden of Gas Networks Ireland said there has been a positive response to initial consultations with local businesses and stakeholders. “We know that there will be a very strong demand for natural gas in the region,” Mr McFadden stated.
Eddie Sweeney, Project Manager, said there has been extensive engagement with stakeholders in Nenagh and that this would be continued. “We will keep businesses and residents along the route informed when we are working in their area,” Mr Sweeney said. “Although there will be some unavoidable disruption in the short term, this is a project which will deliver economic and social benefits to Nenagh for many years to come.”
To connect to the natural gas network or for further information on the construction project contact 1850 78 78 28, email networksinfo@gasnetworks.ie or log on to www.gasnetworks.ie/newtowns