Uisce Éireann in partnership with Westmeath County Council has replaced almost 29 kilometres of old and problematic water mains with new, modern pipes.

Pipes have been replaced in the following areas of Westmeath: Kilpatrick, Mullingar (2.2 km), Split Hill (2.5 km), Mount Temple (1.5 km), Delvin (3.5 km), Kiltoom (Castlepollard to Coole (6.8 km), Kilbixy-Ballynacarrigy (1.5 km), Loughpark (4 km), Rathcolman (2 km), Lower Road Marist to Killion Hill (0.8 km), Dysart North Mullingar (3.4 km), and Coosan Point Road in Athlone (0.7 km).

The completed projects are improving a robust and resilient water supply for homes and businesses across the county.

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As part of the Split Hill to Coola upgrade, 2.5km of aged water mains have been replaced with new modern pipes.

In order to enhance the resilience of the water network in the area, which frequently experienced bursts and disruptions, flow modulation systems were implemented to minimise unplanned interruptions along the remaining sections of the pipeline.

Dave Murphy, Project Manager at Uisce Éireann said: "Many of these old and problematic pipes were prone to bursts and high levels of leakage, causing supply challenges for homes and businesses. Replacing them with modern pipes reduces the amount of drinking water lost through leakage and brings an all-round improvement to the water network for Westmeath communities.

"Since being involved in the national Leakage Reduction Programme across Westmeath, I have seen first-hand how efforts to tackle leakage have benefited local communities. These projects have resulted in significant leakage savings providing a more resilient and robust supply of water for local communities."

The national Leakage Reduction Programme is securing water supply, reducing leaks, and promoting sustainability in Westmeath's water network. The county is also undergoing substantial infrastructure upgrades for water and wastewater services.