Crews Working to Restore Water Supply to Tower, Blarney and Ballincollig
Residents in Tower, Blarney and Ballincollig are facing a water supply disruption after a major pipe burst near Cannon’s Cross. Uisce Éireann has confirmed that most services will be restored by 1pm today.
Crews are working urgently to restore water supply to parts of Tower, Blarney and Ballincollig following a burst main close to Cannon’s Cross. The incident has caused a disruption to customers this morning, with efforts underway to reroute supplies from other areas. Uisce Éireann has stated that the majority of customers can expect normal service to return by 1pm today.
The utility company has acknowledged the inconvenience caused to families, businesses and vulnerable residents, and has assured the community that every measure is being taken to restore supplies as quickly and safely as possible. Michael Bell, a spokesperson for Uisce Éireann, said: “We understand how disruptive outages are for this community. Our crews have been working to resolve the issue and restore water to as many people as quickly as possible. We really appreciate the patience and understanding shown by customers while these works are being carried out.”
Customers are advised to check the Water Supply and Services section of the Uisce Éireann website for ongoing updates. Vulnerable customers who have registered with the utility will receive direct communications for outages lasting more than four hours. Those wishing to register as a vulnerable customer or as an alternative contact can visit the Vulnerable Customers page. Additional updates can be found on the live feed at X @IWCare, or by signing up for real-time text alerts. A 24/7 customer care line is also available at 1800 278 278.