Farrans Construction is set to deliver essential works, on behalf of Uisce Éireann, later this month in Newtownmanor, North Leitrim.

The works involve the replacement of more than 1.1km of old water mains at Leckaun, as part of Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme, which will reduce the number of bursts in the area.

The works will also include 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. 

These works will give local homes and businesses more confidence in their supply by reducing leakage along this section of mains.

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Uisce Éireann's Patricia Lowry is looking forward to delivering the project for customers, with works scheduled to be complete in autumn: "We are delighted to be prioritising investment in Leitrim's water network. This section of water mains needs to be replaced in order to reduce bursts and safeguard water supply. Our crews will work diligently to complete these works as quickly as possible.

"We understand that this type of work can be inconvenient, and we will make every effort to minimise disruption to the local community. We thank the community for their patience and co-operation as these essential works progress."

Crews will be working along the L4153 at Leckaun and a road closure will be required to deliver these works safely.

Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact, and the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours' notice prior to any planned interruptions. Diversion routes will be signposted, and the community can be assured that local and emergency access will be maintained at all times.