Water Main replacement – Ballakilpheric Road, Colby

Published On: Thursday 09 November 2023 16:50

Manx Utilities is to upgrade the water infrastructure within Ballakilpheric Road from the Colby Main Road to the junction at Lyngague by installing a new water main as part of its water main refurbishment programme. 

The existing distribution main along Ballakilpheric Road was originally laid in 1968 and is at the end of its asset life.  The water main is becoming increasingly unreliable and replacement is required to ensure Manx Utilities delivers a reliable service to residents along the route and to remove the need for regular remediation of bursts.

This £450,000 scheme is to commence in late November 2023 and is estimated to take 26 weeks.  The opportunity will also allow for sewer condition investigations to be undertaken along with works to address any defects required, in addition to the replacement of manhole chambers and covers.

A road closure will be required to allow contractors to work safely on the narrow stretch of highway.  However, this will operate on a “rolling closure” basis to ensure access to properties is maintained from one side of the active work area.

Manx Utilities is appreciative of residents and businesses for their cooperation whilst this work is undertaken.