Water improvement works in full flow in Wexford

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Families and businesses in Donaghmore can look forward to a stronger, more dependable water supply as Uisce Éireann wraps up important upgrade works on the local water network. These improvements are all about supporting the everyday life in the community, whether it’s putting the kettle on in the morning, running a local business, or keeping community services flowing smoothly with clean, reliable water.

As part of this project, we replaced over 1.25km of ageing water mains with modern, resilient pipes. These older pipes had been prone to bursts and leaks, causing supply interruptions and wasting treated drinking water, a precious resource.

The upgraded water network now brings greater reliability to homes and businesses in Donaghmore.

Crews will move on to Campile next, with works to replace old and damaged water mains starting in the coming weeks.

Our crews will be installing 1.85km of new, modern pipes that will strengthen the local network and reduce disruption to homes and businesses.

The existing pipes were prone to bursts and leaks, leading to supply interruptions and the loss of treated drinking water, a valuable resource we all depend on.

Works on this important water main replacement will take place between Dunbrody Bridge on the R733 and Abbey View via Horeswood on the L4305, as part of Uisce Éireann’s national Leakage Reduction Programme.

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD welcomed news of the completion works. “This is positive news for the people of Donaghmore who will benefit from a more reliable water supply through these upgrades to the pipe network. A reliable water supply is fundamental to family and community life. With upgrade works by Uisce Éireann’s to begin in Campile, I’m pleased to see further progress on improvements to Wexford’s water supply in the pipeline.”

Uisce Éireann’s Portfolio Manager Dave Murphy is looking forward to delivering another project for customers in the area. “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 the local community in advance for their cooperation and patience while we complete these works.”

The works will also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ property boundaries and connecting it to the customers’ water supply.

Shareridge Ltd. is carrying out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann which are expected to be completed by early summer.

This project is one example of how Uisce Éireann works every day to reduce leaks. With more than 65,000 km of underground pipes nationally- enough to circle the earth one and a half times - fixing leaks can be complicated. Many are hidden, but we are making progress: national leakage is now at its lowest ever, reduced from 49% in 2014 to 36%.

This project was delivered as part of Uisce Éireann’s national Leakage Reduction Programme which continues to deliver significant benefits to communities across Ireland, including improved water quality, provision of a more resilient and sustainable water supply for customers, and considerable water savings.

For more information, visit the Leakage Reduction Programme section of our website. 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 a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at our Text Alerts page.

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.