Significant progress has been made on the Sligo watermains rehabilitation works.

Irish Water has invested €6.8 million in the project, which will benefit residents and businesses by reducing leakage and bursts and improving water quality and supply to customers.

The project involves the replacement and rehabilitation of approximately 8.7km of ageing water mains. It also includes the installation of 1.5km of foul and storm sewers in the Pearse Road area and the replacement of all service connections including any lead services encountered.

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Mains laying on Thomas Street, Teeling Street, St John Street, Castle Street, Smith's Row and JFK Parade have been completed and only minor works on footpaths are currently being carried out in these areas. Final road reinstatement works on the streets will be completed later in the year.

Irish Water thanked businesses and residents in Sligo City for their continued patience and co-operation.

(CD/LM)