An Irish Water project team is set to continue leakage reduction works in Letterkenny, Co Donegal.

Works will take place along Church Lane, which will see 200 metres of old water mains replaced with new, modern pipes.

These works will significantly reduce bursts and give locals a more reliable water supply when completed by October. 

Irish Water's Networks Regional Lead Declan Cawley said: "Earlier this year we successfully replaced over 250 metres of old water mains along Wolfe Tone Place. Now we are prioritising works in Church Lane. Working with Donegal County Council, we prioritise leakage reduction works in the areas that need it most. Removing old pipes from the public water network in Church Lane will have major benefits for the supply in the area.

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"Working in consultation with Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, we are delighted to commence these vital works, in tackling water pressure and leakage along Church Lane and improve water security to homes and businesses alike."

The project 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 customers' water supply. Where the existing service connections on the public side are lead these will be replaced as part of this improvement work.

To facilitate the safe delivery of the project, a road closure will be in place on Church Lane from Monday 19 September to Friday 14 October. Traffic will be diverted but local and emergency access will be accommodated at all times. 

Irish Water customers may experience some short-term interruptions to their water supply, but the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours' notice prior to any planned interruption.

Farrans Construction will deliver the project on behalf of Irish Water.