NI Water is pleased to confirm that Phase 2 of essential Sewer Improvement Work at Queens Quay, between Harbour Square Roundabout and Strand Road Roundabout is nearing completion. All pipelaying and associated civil engineering works, carried out by our contractor GRAHAM, are scheduled for completion by the end of this week, and we anticipate that the road will be reopened - subject to favourable weather conditions. Final reinstatement work will be completed under an off-peak localised lane closure after the full reopening of the road.
This major programme of improvements is part of a wider programme of investment to upgrade the wastewater network serving the city and has already seen over 1,100 metres of the Culmore Trunk Sewer relined between Foyle Road and Queens Quay to strengthen the sewerage network and help protect against sewer collapses, blockages and reduce the risk of out-of-sewer flooding.
Kieran Grant NI Water Project Manager said:
“NI Water is pleased to announce that this essential work is progressing well and is scheduled to be completed by the end of this week, with the reopening of the A2 Queens Quay Road by Friday 19th September.
“The project team engaged a specialist crew to carry out major relining works across the majority of the scheme, utilising underground trenchless techniques to minimise disruption throughout the city. This approach allowed us to avoid major road closures and significantly reduced inconvenience for residents, businesses, and visitors. In fact, it shortened the overall project timeline by up to nine months.
“Crews used trenchless (underground) methods to accelerate progress, eliminating the need for large open-cut trenches and further reducing disruption. Our contractor also facilitated the temporary reopening of Queens Quay to accommodate key city events such as the Foyle Cup and the Apprentice Boys March. Additionally, work was completed in sections during night time hours between Harbour Square Roundabout and Strand Road, as well as between Queens Quay Roundabout and Lower Clarendon Street to expedite delivery.
“This essential work will improve the efficiency of the network, helping to accommodate future development and economic growth in the city for many years to come.”
NI Water and our contractor GRAHAM appreciate work of this nature is disruptive and thank the public for their continued patience and cooperation as we complete the final stages of the improvements. The city will benefit from this scheme for many years to come.
The project team appreciates the co-operation of the wider public in ensuring that children do not play in or around any site or machinery. Working areas will have warning signs in place to protect the public from any hazards. The public are advised to stay out of these working areas for their own safety as we work to complete the scheme.
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