Murphy Process Engineering has secured a contract to deliver three water treatment plants and additional treated water storage reservoirs in Co Offaly.

The work will take place at Ardan, Clonaslee and Birr.

The €21.5 million Irish Water project will upgrade the Tullamore and Birr Water Supply Schemes, improving the supply of water for 18,000 people and businesses nearby.

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Work is due to start in the coming weeks and is expected to be completed by 2020.

William McKnight, Infrastructure Programme Regional Lead at Irish Water said: "We are delighted to sign this contract for the works and get them under way as quickly as possible. Due to this investment by Irish Water, by 2020, both Tullamore and Birr will have drinking water that is significantly improved. A dependable and secure drinking water supply will ensure that both towns have the required water infrastructure to support ongoing economic growth and social development."

(CM)