Ward & Burke Construction Ltd has begun the process of replacing over 1.5 kilometres of water mains in Adare, County Limerick.

Due to increasingly frequent supply interruption in the Limerick village as a result of damaged water main infrastructure, the works will improve the water supply and reduce leaks for customers in the area

The section of works will take place along a segment of the L-1422. Works will continue onto the L-8035 at Tuogh, from north of Shauntrade National School towards the L-8035/Kilbreedy junction.

This significant project for the people of Adare 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.

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In order to facilitate the works, a road closure will be in place along the L-8035 at Tuogh from north of Shauntrade National School towards the L8035/Kilbreedy junction. The road closure will be in place until 23 February.

Programme Manager for Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme, Jack Cronin said: "Old and damaged water mains remain a huge source of leakage and continue to impact communities right across County Limerick, causing low pressure and supply disruption. Replacing these old water mains in poor condition in Adare will eliminate existing leaks and significantly reduce the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground. The delivery of these essential works will help provide a safer, more secure water supply for Adare by minimising the frequency of bursts and improving the resilience of the network. We would like to thank the community in Adare 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."

The works are expected to be completed by March 2024.