Uisce Éireann has started replacing old and damaged pipes in Portlaw, aiming to provide a steadier, more dependable water supply for the community.

The project will see 900 metres of modern watermain installed from Darrigal to Poldrew Bridge, strengthening the local network and improving its resilience to bursts and interruptions.

Welcoming the scheme, Dave Murphy, Portfolio Manager with Uisce Éireann, said: "Every pipe we replace is guided by one clear goal: providing a water supply people can count on. These improvements make a difference every single day, in every tap, home and throughout the community. By focusing on delivering a more reliable supply, we're helping to build a stronger, more resilient water service for the people of Portlaw, now and for generations to come."

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Works began in early August and include the installation of a new watermain to deliver a more efficient and reliable supply.

Shareridge is delivering the scheme on behalf of Uisce Éireann, with completion expected by the end of the year.

Customers with queries can call Uisce Éireann on 1800 278 278 or visit the Water Supply Updates section of the website for regular information.

The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to cut leakage across Ireland's network of more than 65,000 km of underground pipes — a complex task as many leaks are hidden. National leakage has fallen to its lowest level, reduced from 49% in 2014 to 36% today.