Work has started to replace old watermains and provide new service connections in Derrygreenagh, Westmeath.

The work will improve water quality and provide the community with a more reliable supply of water as well as reduce the high levels of leakage.

In some older properties in Derrygreenagh, water connections, typically made of iron or lead, were installed to the rear of properties and are often referred to as 'backyard' service connections. The condition of the backyard services has deteriorated over the years which has resulted in increased bursts and leaks, and reduced water pressure for some customers.

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The works involve the decommissioning of over 1km of old and problematic water mains which are prone to frequent bursts, and replacing them with over 850 metres of new high density, polyethylene (plastic) pipes. The works will also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers' property boundaries and connecting it to the customer’s water supply. Where the existing service connections on the public side are lead, these will be replaced as part of the improvement works.

To facilitate the safe delivery of these works, some traffic management will be in place, however, local and emergency access will be maintained at all times.