Work on a £529,000 watermains improvement project in Larne, Co Antrim, is now complete.

NI Water upgraded the watermains to allow Mid and East Antrim council to finish its public realm scheme throughout the town centre.

Tracey Mitchell, NI Water Project Manager said: "This major investment is good news, as the upgraded water mains will improve the quality, reliability and security of the local water supply, while reducing leakage and improving pressure in the area. There will also be less bursts in the area and the improvements will facilitate future growth and development."

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Mid and East Antrim Borough Mayor, Councillor Billy Ashe, said: "I am delighted to see that this essential improvement project has been completed, which will improve water services for people in the Larne area. This is an excellent example of the council co-ordinating with other utilities and agencies to improve our infrastructure and services to customers.

"Although the work means some short-term disruption, it will bring many long-term benefits for the people of Larne."

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