Works on a €19 million investment to upgrade the Enniscorthy Regional Water Supply in County Wexford are significantly progressing, Uisce Éireann has announced.

Pipe laying has now been completed by David Walsh Civil Engineering Ltd, on behalf of Uisce Éireann, on the project which will benefit more than 11,000 customers in Enniscorthy and surrounding areas.

Discussing the project, Diane Carroll, Portfolio Manager at Uisce Éireann, said: "We're proud of the progress on this critical project for the people of Enniscorthy. The improvements and upgrades to the existing water infrastructure will have a significant benefit to the local community.

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"The new and improved scheme will ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply, while the increased capacity will support future growth and development of the town."

Critical improvements to the scheme include upgrading the Vinegar Hill Water Treatment Plant, replacing the raw water intake facility at Clonhaston and constructing a new pumping station.

A total of 2km of water mains is being re-routed to facilitate the transfer of water from the River Slaney to the Vinegar Hill Treatment Plant. Pipe laying along the L-2020 is now complete and a temporary road surface has been laid. Permanent reinstatement of the road will commence from April and traffic management will be in place during this time.

The scheme, which is due for completion towards the end of 2025, will also enable the removal of the water supply from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) list of vulnerable water supplies and will ensure continued compliance with national drinking water standards.