Killenaule Set to Benefit From Improved Water Supply

With the summer solstice approaching, Killenaule and the surrounding areas are set to enjoy improved water quality, reduced leakage, as well as a more reliable supply thanks to Uisce Éireann’s Leakage Reduction Programme, which will begin works in the area next week.

Uisce Éireann is committed to improving water services across the county, and this investment in Tipperary will result in a more secure and robust water supply for the local community.

The works will involve the replacement of over 5.5 km of aged water mains along the R689 from Coolbawn Cross to Killenaule Reservoir.

Commenting on the project, Programme Manager at Uisce Éireann, Dave Murphy said: “This project is a key part of Uisce Éireann’s efforts to improve the water infrastructure in Tipperary. By replacing these old water mains that are in poor condition, we will ensure a more sustainable water supply, eliminate existing leaks, and significantly reduce the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground, protecting our most precious resource. Fewer bursts and less leakage will also ensure a stronger water supply for the local community.”

“These improvements are crucial for supporting communities like these in Tipperary to thrive and will ensure a more resilient water supply for years to come. I would like to thank the community for their patience and support as we carry out these essential works.”
 
The works will be carried out by Shareridge Ltd on behalf of Uisce Éireann and are expected to be completed by early 2026. 

Uisce Éireann is also making good progress to secure the water supply in Tipperary’s Milltown St. John. Works to upgrade the ageing infrastructure and reduce leakage, which will ensure a more reliable water supply for the community, are nearing completion. These works, which run from the junction of R692/L6302 at Ballinard pump station as far as the junction of the L203/R689 at Coolbawn Cross, involve the replacement of almost 12 km of old water mains with new pipes.

 Identifying and repairing these leaks will help Uisce Éireann to 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%.