Uisce Éireann is nearing completion of a mains replacement scheme in Longford Town, with the final phase moving into the train station car park and a three-week closure from Monday 12 October 2026.

The utility says it is close to finishing work to replace ageing and damaged water mains to deliver a more reliable supply for the community.

Crews have already installed almost 575m of modern piping along St Joseph's Road and Viewmount Road, strengthening the local network, improving water quality and reducing disruption for homes and businesses.

The concluding stage will progress along St Joseph's Road and into the Longford Train Station car park to access and upgrade the remaining section of main, aiming to boost reliability and water quality for customers.

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The older pipes had been prone to bursts and leaks, causing supply interruptions and wasting treated drinking water.

Welcoming the scheme, Dave Murphy of Uisce Éireann said the upgrades will curb leakage and give the Longford Town community greater confidence in their water supply for years to come. "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 Longford Town, now and for generations to come."

Work in the Longford Train Station car park is due to start on Monday 12 October 2026 and is expected to take three weeks. The car park will be closed to the public for the duration. Uisce Éireann has thanked local residents and businesses in advance for their cooperation.

The project is being delivered by Shareridge Ltd on behalf of Uisce Éireann, with overall completion targeted for early November 2026.

This scheme forms part of ongoing national efforts to cut leakage. With more than 65,000 km of underground pipes across Ireland—many of them difficult to access—finding and fixing leaks is complex, but progress continues: national leakage has fallen from 49% in 2014 to 36% today. For more, see Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme page.