Kilteevan community to benefit from Uisce Éireann investment

Uisce Éireann customers in Kilteevan can look forward to a more reliable water supply as significant improvement works get underway this month in the Co Roscommon village.

Uisce Éireann has prioritised 2.5km of old water mains for replacement which will not only give homes and businesses in the areas more confidence in their supply, but the new pipework will put an end to leakage of treated water into the ground. 

Crews will be carrying out this important water main replacement project from Kilteevan Bridge to Tonleegee as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme.

Uisce Éireann’s Programme Manager Enda Mac Namara is looking forward to delivering the project for customers in Kilteevan.

“This essential work is part of a significant investment by Uisce Éireann to improve the water network across the country, prioritising investment where it is needed most, enabling these communities to thrive. We would like to thank customers in Kilteevan in advance for their cooperation and patience while we complete these works.” 

To deliver the works safely and efficiently, a road closure will be necessary along the L7098-0 and the L7062-14 as the works progress.

Diversion routes will be in place and the community can be assured that local and emergency access will be maintained at all times. 

Enda continued: “We understand that this type of work is inconvenient, and our crews are making every effort to minimise disruption to the local community. These works are vital to ensure security of supply in Kilteevan now and into the future, with the long-term benefits far outweighing any short-term inconvenience.”

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. 

Farrans Construction are carrying out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann which are expected to be completed in Spring next year.

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

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.