Uisce Éireann will replace 8.4 km of ageing water mains between Ballynaraha and the outskirts of Carrick-on-Suir, delivering a more dependable supply for Ballydine and reducing service interruptions.

The utility is set to begin works in mid-September to strengthen the local network in Tipperary. The existing pipes have been vulnerable to bursts and leaks, causing outages and wasting treated drinking water. The upgrade aims to cut leakage and lessen disruption for homes and businesses.

Welcoming the project, Dave Murphy of 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."

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He added: "We recognise that Ballydine and the surrounding areas have experienced water supply challenges, including frequent bursts and unplanned interruptions over recent years. This investment, together with the 5.6km of water main upgrades completed by Uisce Éireann earlier this year, is the long term solution to a supply challenge, and will help improve the reliability and resilience of the local water network, benefiting customers in Ballydine and the wider area for generations to come."

As part of the scheme, new water service connections will be installed from the public main in the roadway to customers’ property boundaries and tied into existing supplies.

Shareridge will deliver the project on behalf of Uisce Éireann, with completion expected by February 2027.