Ward and Burke Construction Ltd will begin works next week on behalf of Uisce Éireann to improve the water network supplying Mitchelstown in County Cork.

Works will include replacing over 1.7km of ageing cast iron water mains which are prone to frequent bursts with new modern pipes, and are expected to be completed in October 2025.

The section of works, which are being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme, will take place along L-86721, Loughananna in County Limerick.

Commenting on the project, Programme Manager for Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction, Jack Cronin, said: "As part of our commitment to delivering a secure and reliable water supply, we are replacing ageing mains in Loughananna, County Limerick and while the temporary impact is local, this work is crucial to improving water services for customers in Mitchelstown where the network depends on this connection.

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"This project is part of a country-wide investment by Uisce Éireann to strengthen the water network across communities in Ireland, building resilience in our water supply for years to come. Replacing these old watermains will significantly lower the instances of bursts, eliminate existing leaks and reduce the loss of clean drinking water. We would like to thank the local community of Loughananna for their patience and cooperation while we carry out these essential works in the area."

Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise the impact on customers. Traffic management will be in place at this time, in the form of road narrows and road closure. The road closure will be in effect from September 1 to September 26, 2025 on the L-86721, Loughananna.