Works have commenced in the East Galway village of Craughwell on a significant programme of water main replacements that will deliver a safer, more reliable supply of drinking water for local residents and businesses.

The project, led by Uisce Éireann, involves replacing over 760 metres of aging cast iron mains with new, modern pipes as part of the organisation’s National Leakage Reduction Programme. The upgrade will improve water quality, reduce leakage, and safeguard supply to the village and surrounding areas for years to come.

Construction is taking place in the centre of Craughwell, covering sections of the R446, R347 and Killora Court. Site preparation has already begun, with full ground works scheduled to start on Monday, 3 November.

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The improvement works will also include the installation of new water service connections from the public mains to individual property boundaries, ensuring a more efficient and secure connection to the network.

To minimise disruption, works will be carried out in short sections at a time. Traffic management measures will be in place, including lane closures controlled by traffic lights, to allow crews to complete the works safely. Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times.

While some short-term interruptions to supply may be necessary, customers will receive at least 48 hours' notice before any planned disruption.

The project, being delivered on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Farrans Construction, is expected to be completed early next year. Once finished, the upgraded infrastructure will provide long-term benefits for the Craughwell community, ensuring a cleaner, more dependable water supply and contributing to national efforts to reduce leakage across Ireland.