Substantial water mains replacement works have been completed in Kilglass and Enniscrone in west Sligo.

The works will provide a safer more secure water supply to local communities.

Working in partnership with Sligo County Council, Uisce Éireann recently prioritised the replacement of more than 6.5km of old and damaged water mains in West Sligo, including 5.5km in Kilglass and 1km in Enniscrone.

Outlining the benefits, the completion of these Leakage Reduction works in West Sligo will bring Declan Cawley, Uisce Éireann Regional Lead said: "Many of the old and damaged pipes in Kilglass were prone to bursts and high levels of leakage, causing supply challenges for homes and businesses. Replacing them with modern pipes reduces the drinking water lost by leakage and brings an all-round improvement to the water network for the Kilglass community. Similarly, in Enniscrone the completed water mains replacement works will see an improvement to both water quality and the reliability of the supply as well as reducing leakage levels.

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"Since being involved in the Leakage Reduction Programme across the North West Region, I have seen first-hand how efforts to tackle leakage have benefited local residents and businesses. The very real impact of these works has been significant leakage savings and a better, more robust supply of water for the people of Sligo."