Crews from Shareridge Ltd are set to arrive in Bagenalstown to replace 2.5 kilometres of aged cast iron water mains with new modern pipes.

These improvement works are a critical step in conserving water and reducing high levels of leakage which have been a significant source of disruption and outages for customers in the area.

Works will begin on Kilcarrig Street and Market Square and progress to Long Range Road to allow for works to take place outside the National School during the Easter break to minimise disruption.

After the Easter Break, these improvement works will continue along Regent Street, High Street, Main Street, Kilree Street, Church Road, Pump Street, Fairgreen West, Barrett Street, St. Brigid’s Crescent, Hotel Street and The Parade. Some properties with existing aged backyard services will be connected to the newly installed watermain in the public domain as part of this project.

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Uisce Éireann's Networks Regional Lead Dave Murphy, said: "Aged cast iron watermains are a huge source of leakage and continue to impact communities right across Ireland, causing low pressure and supply disruption. Replacing these problematic water mains and service connections will eliminate existing leaks and significantly reduce the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground. We would like to thank the residents in Bagenalstown for facilitating these works and working with us to provide a more secure and reliable water supply for generations to come. We’re looking forward to getting started on this important project in the coming days with works due to be complete in October of this year.

"We would like to thank the people of Bagenalstown for their cooperation while we work to deliver these new watermains and associated lasting benefits."

Chairperson of Bagenalstown Area Chamber of Business and Tourism, Colin Rea, stated:

"This project is an important milestone for the future of Bagenalstown. It will significantly reduce the risk of ongoing unplanned outages in the town and improve water quality delivered to homes and businesses. We have met with Uisce Éireann’s project team and discussed the works at length and we will continue to work together to get this programme delivered as quickly and safely as possible."