Uisce Éireann crews will soon begin work in the villages of Kilcolgan and Ballinderreen on a major programme of mains replacement.

Almost 4km (3,755 metres) of ageing water mains will be replaced with new, modern pipes in a project that is being carried out by Farrans Construction on behalf of the company.

The works, which are part of Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme, are due to begin next week and are expected to be completed in early 2026. The project will provide the communities of Kilcolgan, Ballinderreen and the surrounding areas with a more secure and reliable water supply and will help to improve the quality of drinking water.

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Enda Mac Namara, Uisce Éireann’s Programme Manager, said that this extensive mains replacement will provide tangible benefits for the customers and communities of Kilcolgan and Ballinderreen.

"This mains replacement will ensure an improved quality of water being delivered to customers’ taps, while also significantly reducing the risk of water outages and other operational issues on the network.

"The works will also enable Uisce Éireann to reduce levels of leakage on the network, helping to protect and conserve our precious water resources," said Enda.

The works will be limited to short sections at a time to minimise disruption. Some traffic management measures, in the form of lane closures, will be required at certain stages of the work. The project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours' notice prior to any planned water interruptions.