Plans for the next phase of East Meath's key Windmill Hill Reservoir & Trunk Watermain to Ratoath Project are set to get underway.

This project involves the replacement of over 7km of problematic, old watermains to Ratoath that are prone to frequent bursts and cause water supply disruptions for customers in Ratoath, Kilbride and Ashbourne.

When complete, these works will increase storage capacity significantly at Windmill Hill Reservoir and replace the existing watermain between the Reservoir and Ratoath Village.

Shareridge Ltd is delivering the project on behalf of Uisce Éireann and Meath County Council.

Pipelaying works will initially begin at the Curragha Crossroads and then progress along the R155 towards Ratoath under this road closure.

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The road closure is planned from Monday 15 May to Friday 15 September 2023. During this period a signed traffic diversion route will exist via Ashbourne. Local and emergency access will be maintained throughout the works for all residents and businesses.

Speaking about the works, William McKnight, Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann, said: "Works are now completed between Emerald Park Roundabout and the Curragha Crossroads. We are now commencing the next phase of this vital project that will provide a more reliable water supply for existing homes and businesses in Ratoath, Kilbride and Ashbourne. The project will also support social and economic growth."

Pat Wickham, Senior Executive Engineer with Meath County Council, added: "This phase will require a road closure on the R155 between Curragha and the Skryne Road/R155 junction which is necessary for us to safely deliver this essential project. We would like to thank the local community, businesses and representative groups who have worked with us throughout this project and thank them for their patience as we progress into this phase."

Works are scheduled to be completed at the end of 2024.