Irish Water has announced it is to start work to replace old and ageing watermains in Leitrim.

The firm is decommissioning and replacing over two kilometres of old and damaged cast iron water mains which will significantly improve the network and water supply.

The work, which will begin next week, will also reduce the instances of bursts in the area and significantly reduce the level of disruption to customers.

As part of the project the existing pipes will be replaced with new modern high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes. The works will be undertaken between Ballinamore town (beginning at the Ballinamore Canal) and Ardrum Reservoir along the R202 on the Mohill Road.

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The project will also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main on the street to customers' property boundaries and connecting it to the customers' water supply.

Irish Water's Water Network Regional Lead Declan Cawley, said: "These works will commence on Monday and will be carried out by Farran's Construction on behalf of Irish Water. The project is expected to be completed in approximately eight weeks and will deliver significant improvements to customers who have been affected by disruptions to their water supply due to leakage along the pipe."

Diversions will be put in place during the works.

(CD/LM)