Work to improve the water supply for residents living in Sligo is to begin in September this year.

The O'Connell Street Water Main and Sewer Rehabilitation Works project is expected to be completed in November 2016.

Irish Water said the €1.25 million project will improve water supply and water quality.

The work includes the completion of approximately 510 metres of water main rehabilitation and 210 metres of sewer rehabilitation works on O'Connell Street and all ancillary works including replacement of water main consumer connections.

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Declan Cawley, Asset Programme Regional Lead, Irish Water said: "The replacement of water mains and water services connections is vital in reducing leakage levels in the City and in addressing serious deficiencies in our water supply. This water conservation initiative underpins Irish Water’s policy to develop an effective asset management approach to managing our water network while providing a reliable drinking water supply which will support future economic development."

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