Farrans Construction is working on behalf of Uisce Éireann to replace almost 3km of old water mains in Longford.

The project, from Bracklon to Edgeworthstown which will begin this week, will provide a more reliable water supply, and reduce the amount of treated drinking water lost to leakage. The works are a critical step in conserving our most precious resource and reducing high levels of leakage which have been a significant source of disruption for customers.

Programme Manager, for Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme, Matt Thompson is looking forward to getting crews on site. "Old and damaged water mains remain a huge source of leakage and continue to impact communities right across Ireland, causing low pressure and supply disruption. Replacing these old water mains in poor condition will eliminate existing leaks and significantly reduce the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground.

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"We would like to thank the community in advance for their patience and cooperation during the works. We know based on previous experiences that the short-term inconvenience will be overshadowed by the lasting benefits."

Where water mains are being installed along Bracklin Road traffic management will be in place, however, local and emergency access will always be maintained.

The works may involve some short-term water interruptions;, however, the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any planned water interruptions.

The project is due to be completed by the end of September.