ALERT: Works continue on water supply in this Tipperary town as update issued
Uisce Éireann are carrying out works to safeguard the water supply in Clonmel
Works to safeguard a Tipperary water supply are continuing to make progress, an update from Uisce Éireann has said.
Uisce Éireann are carrying out works to safeguard the water supply in Clonmel, with four kilometers of a planned 15 kilometer watermain now installed along the R689 Fethard Road.
Pipe laying works are also in progress along the Cashel Road and are being carried out in coordination with the Active Travel Scheme to minimise disruption on the community, the utility company have said.
As well as the installation of new watermains in Clonmel, the works will also involve an upgrade to the treatment facilities at Monroe Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and upgrades to the Rathronan Pump Station which will connect the Monroe supply to the Clonmel North reservoir and Poulavanogue network.
The project will also address water quality risks for customers on the town’s Poulavanogue supply, allowing it to be taken off the EPA’s Remedial Action List.
Separately, works to upgrade the Glenary Water Treatment Plant are also underway and include the installation of 1.3 km of new water main that will connect the plant to Glenary reservoir, providing improved resilience to the network and further safeguarding the town’s water supply into the future.
The next phase of works will advance over the summer months on the L-3279 Rathronan Cross to Clashaniska and on Thomas Street and Dillon Street.
A community information update on the next phase of works will take place on Monday, April 7 at the Talbot Hotel, Clonmel between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.
Uisce Éireann Programme Manager Darragh Hannon said that the project will deliver real benefits to homes and businesses in the Clonmel area.
"This project will result in homes and businesses in Clonmel and surrounding areas being able to enjoy a safer, more secure water supply.
"By connecting to network storage at Clonmel North reservoir, it will also make the supply more resilient and safeguard it into the future," Mr Hannon said.
The project is being carried out by Shareridge on behalf of Uisce Éireann, and it is expected to be complete in 2026.