Work to replace approximately 25km of ageing water mains across 16 locations in County Meath is to start in October and is expected to last for around 18 months.

he project will replace ageing water mains in Kells, Oldcastle, Athboy, Piercetown, Navan, Slane, Trim, Gaulstown, Ratoath, Sutherland Lane, M1 Crossing at Platin, Mornington, Rathmullen, Laytown, Duleek and Dunboyne.

Shareridge Limited is to carry out the work on behalf of Irish Water.

The project involves the replacement of ageing water mains with new heavy duty polyethylene (HDPE) and ductile iron pipes across the 16 locations. Once complete the new water mains will provide a more reliable water supply by reducing the frequency of disruptions caused by bursts and improving water quality. It will also improve water pressure as leakage on these sections of the water mains will be reduced. Upon completion, there will be significant improvements in network performance and levels of customer service in terms of efficiency and security of supply.

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The proposed works will be carried out in short sections to minimise impact on residents, businesses and road users. The works will involve some short-term water shut offs for a number of hours over a day or two in each location when the new pipes are being connected to the existing pipework system. The project team will ensure that householders and businesses are advised of any works in their area in advance and will be given 48 hours prior notice of water shut offs. Residents and businesses in the affected areas will be notified ahead of the works commencing and provided with contact details should they have any queries.

(CD/MH)