A more reliable water supply flowing to homes and businesses in Thomastown
Uisce Éireann has successfully completed works to strengthen the water network in Newtown Terrace, Thomastown, delivering a more reliable water supply for homes and businesses in the community.
The project involved the replacement of over 240m of ageing cast iron watermains along Lady Well and Maudlin Street, along with the decommissioning of 381m of outdated backyard service connections. These upgrades strengthen the local water network and support a more reliable supply, helping meet the day-to-day needs of households and businesses in the area.
In older estates like Newtown Terrace, some water connections were installed to the rear of properties and can be prone to leaks. Replacing them has strengthened the network and made it easier to maintain, improving service for the local community.
Welcoming the completion of the works, Portfolio Manager with Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme, Dave Murphy, said:
“Providing a reliable water supply for the people of Thomastown is at the heart of this work. Every pipe we replace brings us closer to a network that communities can depend on every day. We know how important a consistent supply is to daily life, and these works in Newtown Terrace are already making a real difference for local homes and businesses. By investing here, we are helping to deliver a stronger, more resilient water service for the community now and into the future.”
Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering secure, safe and sustainable water services for communities across Ireland. Through its National Leakage Reduction Programme, Uisce Éireann is working to reduce leakage by repairing pipes, upgrading watermains and improving network resilience. Ireland has over 65,000 km of public water pipes, much of which is ageing. Since 2014, leakage has been reduced from 49% to 36%, with ongoing investment focused on protecting treated water, supporting communities and ensuring a more resilient network for customers nationwide.
This project is one example of how Uisce Éireann is working every day to reduce leakage and protect treated water. With such an extensive network, addressing leaks is complex, with many hidden from view, but progress continues to deliver more reliable water supplies for communities.
To learn more, visit our National Leakage Reduction Programme page.
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Uisce Éireann is starting works next week to strengthen the water network in Newtown Terrace, Thomastown by replacing ageing backyard watermains improving water quality and reducing high levels of leakage in the area.
The works will involve the replacement of over 240m of ageing cast iron watermains along Lady Well and Maudlin Street, along with the decommissioning of 381m of backyard service connections. These improvements are being delivered as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme, which focuses on upgrading ageing infrastructure and reducing water lost through leaks before it reaches customers’ taps and improving water quality.
In some older estates across the country, water connections — typically made of iron or lead — were installed to the rear of properties and are often referred to as backyard service connections. Due to their age and deterioration, this pipework can be a significant source of leakage. These shared connections often run through neighbouring properties, making leaks difficult to detect and repair, and bursts can impact multiple homes at once, leading to issues such as low water pressure.
Commenting on the project, Portfolio Manager for Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme, Dave Murphy, said: “These essential network upgrades are an important step in improving water quality and delivering a more reliable and resilient water supply for homes, businesses, and the wider community. By addressing leakage and replacing ageing pipes, we are helping to safeguard water services in Thomastown and support a reliable supply of clean drinking water for years to come.”
The works will be carried out by Shareridge on behalf of Uisce Éireann and are expected to be completed later this year.
Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering secure, safe and sustainable water services for communities across Ireland. Through its National Leakage Reduction Programme, Uisce Éireann is working to reduce leakage by repairing pipes, upgrading watermains and improving network resilience.
Ireland has over 65,000 km of public water pipes, many of which are ageing. Since 2014, leakage has been reduced from 49% to 36%, with ongoing investment focused on protecting water supplies, supporting growth and ensuring a more resilient network for customers nationwide.
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