Work has commenced on the replacement of ageing water mains in Duleek, Co Meath.

Approximately 1.2kms of mains will be replaced with high density plastic pipes.

Irish Water is delivering the project, which involves laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to the customers' property boundary and connecting it to the customers' water supply.

The project is being completed as part of the Leakage Reduction Programme in Meath.

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Commenting on the works, Grainne Carey, Communications Lead on the Leakage Reduction Programme said: "The replacement of these problematic water mains in Duleek, Co Meath will improve security of supply for local residents. Replacing the existing water mains with new modern pipes will provide a long-term solution to ensure a safe and secure water supply is delivered to customers. Irish Water understands this type of work can be inconvenient and will ensure our work crews make every effort to minimise any disruption these works may cause. We would like to thank the local community in Duleek for their patience while we deliver these necessary water network improvements."

Work has also been completed on a further pipe replacement in Sandyhall, Julianstown.

(CM/MH)