Uisce Éireann commencing water main upgrade works in Leitrim

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Uisce Éireann crews will be arriving in Manorhamilton next week and bringing with them the promise of a more reliable water supply by spring 2025.

1.2km of old cast iron water mains from Lurganboy to Shanvaus will be replaced and upgraded between now and spring 2025 as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme.

These works will not only give local homes and businesses more confidence in their supply, but the new pipework will put an end to leakage of treated water into the ground.

Uisce Éireann’s Patricia Lowry is looking forward to delivering the project for customers in Manorhamilton.

“This work will bring a range of benefits for our customers in the area including reliability of supply and improved water quality. It will also help us achieve our 2030 goal of a national leakage rate of 25%. The National Leakage Reduction team has made great strides since 2018, when the leakage rate stood at 46%.”

Crews will be working along the L-2136 Lurganboy (Church of Ireland junction) to Shanvaus/Pollboy (N16 Junction). Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact and the project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any planned interruptions.

To progress these important works, a road closure will be in place along the L-4135 from Wednesday, 6 November until 31 January next. The community can be assured that local and emergency traffic will be maintained to properties along the route at all times. Uisce Éireann can confirm that the L-4135 will be reopened during the Christmas holiday period with all traffic management removed during this time.

Farrans Construction is carrying out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann with the project expected to be complete by the end of spring 2025.

The Uisce Éireann Customer Contact Centre, open 24/7 on freephone 1800 278 278, is available to answer any queries.

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Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.