Major upgrade to drinking water network 'future‑proofs' supply for Waterford communities

Uisce Éireann has announced the completion of a major upgrade to the drinking water network for communities across the Waterford coast.

The upgrade between Dunhill and Ballyvadden delivers a more secure, reliable and resilient water supply for communities including Ballylaneen, Bunmahon, Kill and Annestown.

Uisce Éireann said this investment “underpins everyday life in the community, helping households, local businesses and vital services that depend on a clean, reliable water supply, day in and day out”.

The existing drinking water infrastructure serving these areas was not sufficient to meet demand and could be prone to restrictions that impacted the local communities. The rationalisation project replaces ageing water infrastructure with a more modern and dependable network that better meets the day to day needs of communities along the Waterford coast.

The project involved constructing a new 7.6km rising watermain linking Dunhill to the Ballyvadden Reservoir, providing a direct and dependable connection to the robust supply from the Sporthouse Reservoir.

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This investment addresses ongoing operational challenges at the old Ballylaneen Water Treatment Plant and ensures the network has the resilience and capacity required to support homes and businesses into the future.

Speaking about the completion of the works, Laura Heneghan, Programme Manager at Uisce Éireann, said: “This project represents a significant step forward for communities along the Waterford coast. By connecting these areas to a modern and reliable water source, we are ensuring a secure supply that supports homes, businesses and future development.

“We would like to thank the local community for their patience and cooperation as we delivered these essential upgrades.”

The works also included the installation of a new booster pump at Dunhill and the delivery of a high capacity watermain designed to meet both current and future demand.