GMC Utilities is to start work to replace around 1000 meters of problematic water mains in Trim, Co Meath.

The work, which will take place on the Newtown Road, is taking place to improve the security of supply to homes and businesses in the area and reduce high levels of leakage. The essential works are being delivered in adherence with current HSE and government COVID-19 advice.

The mains will be replaced with high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes along Rathnally Road and Newtown Road. 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 this improvement work.

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Matt Thomson, Irish Water said: "Replacing these old, damaged pipes will reduce the instances of bursts, water outages and amount of clean drinking water lost to leakage. The installation of the new water mains and service connections will also help conserve this precious resource and improve levels of service for homes and businesses in the area. These improvements to the water network are essential in providing a safe, secure and reliable water supply, now and into the future."

The works are expected to be completed by June 2021.