Two thirds of the planned 15km of new water mains in Clonmel, County Tipperary, has now been laid, marking another significant milestone in Uisce Éireann's water supply upgrade project.

The project will strengthen the resilience of the water supply for homes and businesses across Clonmel and surrounding areas, ensuring a more secure and reliable service for years to come.

Commenting on the progress, Uisce Éireann Programme Manager Darragh Hannon said: "We are pleased to have made such significant progress in the pipelaying installation works and appreciate the patience of the community in Clonmel as we carry out these essential works."

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The installation of new water mains is now complete on Thomas Street and along the Fethard Road, with works continuing to make steady progress on Clashaniska Road and on the Cashel Road. Pipelaying in the centre of the town has progressed on to Dillon Street with night works from 7pm to 7am being carried out over the next two weeks. 

The upgrade of the Monroe water treatment will also shortly commence and will further support the delivery of a robust water supply in the area. The rationalisation of the Poulavanogue supply is planned for Spring 2026, after which customers currently on that supply will be connected to the upgraded Monroe treatment plant.

Uisce Éireann is investing heavily in drinking water infrastructure across Tipperary, with multiple projects underway and planned across the county this year. In addition to the Clonmel water supply upgrade project, upgrades are also underway at Goatenbridge, Glenary and Glenbeha Water Treatment Plants, while from a wastewater point of view, upgrade works have recently been completed in Newport and are ongoing at the Fethard Wastewater Treatment Plant.