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Irish Independent
3 days ago
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- Irish Independent
Cork communities get vital water main upgrades
5.1 kilometres of water main upgrades were recently completed along the N72 in County Cork, which will significantly improve the reliability and resilience of the water supply for the communities of Cullen and Dromcummer. Fine Gael TD for Cork North West, John Paul O'Shea welcomed the progress in the two Cork communities. 'These essential works, delivered by Uisce Éireann under the National Leakage Reduction Programme, mark an important step forward in securing the long-term water supply for families, farms, and businesses in this region.' The recent essential works included modernising the critical infrastructure which will reduce leakage said Deputy O'Shea. 'The old and damaged watermains in this area have been a source of ongoing frustration due to frequent bursts and leaks, often leading to outages and disruption for local residents. I am delighted to see that this critical infrastructure has now been modernised, helping to reduce leakage and improve supply reliability.' The Cork TD praised the co-operation between Uisce Éireann, Cork County Council, and contractors Ward and Burke for completing the work efficiently. Deputy O'Shea also acknowledged the patience of the local community during the course of the project. 'I want to thank the people of Cullen and Dromcummer for their understanding as these works were carried out. The benefits of this project will be felt for many years to come and will support both community wellbeing and economic development in the area.' Mr O'Shea also welcomed Uisce Éireann's ongoing commitment to reducing national leakage levels, noting the progress made from a 46% leakage rate in 2018 to the target of 25% by 2030. Further works, including the permanent reinstatement of the road surface, will be carried out in coordination with Cork County Council.
Irish Independent
22-04-2025
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- Irish Independent
Galway residents will see improved water supply once ‘significant' upgrade works are completed
Starting on April 28, over 3km of old water mains will be replaced between Caherlistrane and Carheens as part of Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme. The works, which are scheduled to run until early Autumn, will see ageing water mains replaced with new, modern pipes to significantly reduce the instances of bursts and water outages in the area. Uisce Éireann has advised that the works may involve scheduled short-term water interruptions but will ensure that a minimum of 48 hours' notice will be given in advance of the outages. The water body has said that precautions will be taken to ensure minimal impact on water supplies during the upgrades, with areas of work limited to short sections at a time. Traffic management measures will be in place during the works, which will take place along the L2111 through the townland of Caltra and last until the early Autumn. Programme manager with Uisce Éireann Enda Mac Namara says planned works will result in a significant reduction of clean drinking water being lost underground to leakage, and a more secure supply for customers. 'These essential works will lead to significant improvements to the water supply for homes and businesses in the area,' he said. 'We wish to thank the community in advance for their patience and understanding while works are underway, and to assure homeowners affected by the works that our crews will work to complete the project as quickly and as diligently as possible.' For more information, customers are advised to contact Uisce Éireann's 24/7 customer care team on 1800 278 278. Customers can also oblige of a free text service that provides real-time updates on local issues. Users can sign up by entering their Eircode and mobile number on the text alerts page of
