NI Water and its project team from Arup and BSG will hold a “drop-in” information event in relation to the water and wastewater network upgrade planned for Foyle Street this summer.
The event will be held in the Central Library from 4-7pm on Thursday, July 4, 2024 and everyone is welcome to drop in during that time.
The work on Foyle Street – which at this stage is expected to commence on Monday 12th August – will see the replacement of the 100-year-old water and wastewater network between Water Street and Whittaker Street, as well as the installation of a dedicated storm (rain) water pipeline and finally the completion of over 50 connections to local properties.
The extent of the work and the machinery required will mean that Foyle Street will need to be closed to motorists for up to a year while work is ongoing.
Speaking about the work, Kieran Grant, NI Water project manager, said: “Since May, BSG has been working to create a temporary bus facility within the grounds of Foyle Street Car Park to ensure that bus services can be maintained while NI Water work on Foyle Street is ongoing.
“Once the temporary bus station has been tested and put into operation, BSG will initiate the pipelaying programme.
“The first section of pipelaying is scheduled to get underway on Water Street on Monday 5th August.
“The crossing of Water Street will be carried out in two halves under lane closures and is expected to take around one week to complete.
“Following the completion of the Water Street crossing, Foyle Street will be closed. We currently expect this closure to be implemented on Monday 12th August.
“Signage will be in place to direct motorists and details of traffic management arrangements will be conveyed via social and local media.
“NI Water’s project team has been liaising closely with Foyle Street businesses and other stakeholders in the area with regards to the upcoming work and have plans in place to manage deliveries and other day-to-day operations.
“Designated taxi bays will be implemented during the work with pedestrian access along Foyle Street maintained.
“Through the accommodation of bus services within Foyle Street Car Park, we hope that members of the public will continue to support local businesses as this essential NI Water work is carried out.
“We are holding a drop-in information event on Thursday 4th July from 4pm to 7pm in the Central Library so that members of the public can call in to see what’s involved in the project and glean information on associated traffic management arrangements and bus services.
“NI Water would like to pay tribute to the myriad stakeholders who have helped progress this much-needed scheme and thank the public in advance for their patience and cooperation while work is ongoing.
“We will continue to liaise with the business community on Foyle Street and will endeavour to deliver a modern water and wastewater system in a sensitive and timely way.”
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