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Irish Independent
4 days ago
- General
- Irish Independent
Traffic disruptions expected in busy Carlow town as ongoing works continue
The upgrade works, which are being carried out under Uisce Éireann's national Leakage Reduction Programme, involves the replacement of more than 2.1km of aging water mains which have been prone to bursts and high levels of leakage with new modern pipes, with 850 metres of mains replaced so far. Uisce Éireann say these upgrades will significantly reduce water loss, improve pressure, and enhance the overall resilience of the water network serving homes and businesses in the area. To date Uisce Éireann has completed all main laying works on N81 - Bridge Street, Market Square and Church St. Public side connection works on these streets is still ongoing and will continue until mid-summer. Upgrades on Upper Mill Street are now complete, with the old mains pipe scheduled for decommissioning shortly. Work on Old Chapel Lane is nearing completion, with crews set to move to Bishop Street, which will be closed until Friday, June 20. 'We are committed to delivering a more secure and reliable water supply to communities across Ireland,' said Dave Murphy, Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann. 'These ongoing works in Tullow Town are part of that effort, ensuring fewer disruptions, improved water quality, and a network that's fit for the future. "We're delighted with the progress made on this project and would like to thank the people of Tullow for their continued patience and support as these essential works continue. The project remains on track to be completed by September 2025'. The works are being carried on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Shareridge.
Irish Independent
02-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Upgrade works on Tipperary water supply set to cause traffic delays and water distruptions
Uisce Éireann crews will soon arrive in Carrick-on-Suir to begin replacing old and damaged watermains, the aim being to secure a more reliable and efficient water supply for the historic Tipperary town. The works, which are being carried out under Uisce Éireann's national leakage reduction programme, involves the replacement of more than 1.7km of aging water mains with new, modern pipes. Crews will be carrying out the works in a phased basis in the town centre, starting on Castle Lane side of North Quay, working towards the New Street junction of the N24 onto Main Street over Dillon bridge, then from New Street near the junction of N24 towards Main Street, to Bridge Street, West Gate towards the N24 and Main Street. Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact on customers. Traffic management in the form of a stop-go system and some road closures will be in place during these periods of work. Local and emergency traffic access will always be maintained. Dave Murphy, programme manager with Uisce Éireann, said, 'Carrick-on-Suir is a town renowned for its rich heritage and medieval charm, but like many historic areas, it's been facing challenges due to aging infrastructure. By replacing these old water mains, we are not only improving the day-to-day service for the local community but also protecting the towns long term water supply. 'These works will help reduce leakage, improve water quality, and pressure and ensure a more resilient network for years to come. I would like to thank the local community in advance for their patience and support as we carry out these essential works.' The works will be carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Shareridge and are expected to be completed by October 2025. The works may involve some short-term disruption to customers' water supplies, but any planned outages will be communicated to affected customers no later than 48 hours in advance. Since 2018, Uisce Éireann has invested more than €500 million to upgrade the underground water network across the country through the delivery of the national leakage reduction programme, said a spokesperson. 'Uisce Éireann is investing a further €250 million every year up to the end of 2030, fixing leaks and replacing pipes to provide a more reliable water supply. Uisce Éireann is on target to reduce the national rate of leakage to 25pc by 2030, from a high point of 46pc in 2018.' For general information on the leakage reduction programme, visit Members of the public can report any leaks in the public water network by contacting Uisce Éireann at 1800 278 278 or online at Report a Leak. Uisce Éireann has launched a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at
