The Kilkenny Regional Water Supply Scheme has officially reached the halfway point.

Uisce Éireann and Kilkenny County Council are progressing well with the project ahead of scheduled completion in 2024. When complete, it will improve the security of water supply across Kilkenny City and surrounding areas, for over 28,000 people.

This project will upgrade and increase capacity at the treatment plant at Troyswood which will become the primary water treatment plant facility for Kilkenny City. A new 2.9 km watermain from Troyswood to the Radestown site will connect to the existing service reservoirs and enable the Radestown water treatment plant to be decommissioned.

The Radestown rising main has been completed, while the construction of a new control building reached completion and external and internal works are ongoing. New process tanks have also been constructed, with fit-out ongoing and new intake and pump station works underway.

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Seán Twohig, programme manager with Uisce Éireann said: "Uisce Éireann is delighted to be investing in this significant and essential project for the people of Kilkenny City. This significant upgrade is required to ensure compliance with drinking water regulations and reduce the risk of water quality issues in the future.

"The upgrade works carried out as part of this project will also ensure the continued delivery of safe, clean drinking water to residents and businesses in Kilkenny City and the surrounding area. We look forward to working with the local community as we continue investing in Kilkenny's future."

Currently Kilkenny City and surrounding area are serviced by two separate water treatment plants (WTPs) at Troyswood and Radestown. The existing Troyswood WTP requires a significant upgrade to provide robust water treatment facilities. The existing Radestown WTP provides for slow sand filtration followed by disinfection, however it is currently on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Remedial Action List (RAL).

The works are being carried out by Glan Agua on behalf of Uisce Éireann.