Construction work is continuing to develop two new water treatment plants on Offaly.

Additional reservoirs are also being built for both the Birr and Tullamore Water Supply Schemes.

When completed, the schemes will provide a safer and more secure water supply to over 18,000 homes and businesses in Offaly and part of Laois.

Works are progressing well and the project, which is being carried out by Murphy Process Engineering Limited on behalf of Irish Water, is expected to be completed in 2021.

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Denise Treacy, Infrastructure Programme Lead at Irish Water, commented: "This project represents an investment of almost €22 million by Irish Water to improve drinking water quality and safeguard the water supply for over 18,000 homes and businesses in the most populated areas of County Offaly and parts of Laois. After 50 years serving the community, the Birr Water Treatment Plant will be modernised to adequately meet current requirements and the needs of future generations. A dependable and secure drinking water supply will also ensure that both towns have the required water infrastructure to support ongoing economic growth and social development."