17km of water mains replaced or under construction around Leitrim town

Almost 17km of water mains serving Ballinamore and surrounding communities have been replaced or are currently under construction, according to Uisce Éireann.

Since 2022, 12km of water mains serving Ballinamore between Keshkerrigan and Ballinamore have been replaced.

A further 4.9km of replacement works are currently underway at Fenagh to Ardrum Reservoir and from Toomans to Keshcarrigan. Uisce Éireann said the works form part of a wider programme aimed at addressing some of the oldest and most vulnerable sections of the water main network in South Leitrim.

Patricia Lowry, Uisce Éireann’s Leakage Reduction Programme Manager for Co Leitrim, said: “We understand the frustration and disruption that repeated bursts and supply interruptions have caused customers in Ballinamore and the surrounding areas.

“This is why we have prioritised significant investment in the local water network. These works are about more than replacing ageing infrastructure.

“We are installing modern, resilient water mains that will provide a more secure and reliable water supply for local communities for generations to come.”

Uisce Éireann said the projects delivered to date in Co Leitrim include sections of water main that have historically experienced a high number of bursts due to their age and condition.

The utility said replacing the infrastructure is intended to improve the resilience of the network, helping to reduce future disruptions and provide a more dependable water supply for homes, businesses and communities across the Ballinamore area.

The current works form part of Uisce Éireann’s Leakage Reduction Programme.