Work to protect City’s water supplies progressing well

NI Water’s £2.5 million improvement works to safeguard Derry City’s water supply for the next 25 years are progressing well at the Craigavon Bridge with Farrans on site as main contractor.

This major investment will improve the resilience of the network and improve the security of drinking water supply for local households and businesses.

A joint Farrans/NI Water Health & Safety Training Day will also take place at the Craigavon Bridge on the 6th February. The event will include a staged rescue by Foyle Search and Rescue Service. There will be increased activity on the bridge on this day, as the team complete a training exercise and not an active rescue.

This major scheme is an important investment in the future security of the city’s drinking water network. Improvements to the main will reduce the risk of bursts and interruptions, helping to keep water flowing, when demand is high or during adverse weather conditions.

NI Water and our project team including contractor Farrans would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation as we continue work on this essential project.