Building Resilience Beneath the Streets of Walshtown as Water Mains Replacement Gets Underway

Uisce Éireann is committed to delivering a water supply you can rely on. As part of that promise, we are replacing old and damaged water mains in Walshtown, Lisgoold.  These works are being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme, which continues to strengthen and future proof the water network across Ireland.

This work along the L3601 will boost the resilience of the network and make a difference for the entire community. We’re replacing water mains which were not only prone to frequent bursts, causing inconvenience for homes and businesses, but they were losing treated drinking water, a precious resource. 

Welcoming the works, Jack Cronin of Uisce Éireann explained that by putting these new pipes in the ground, we’re improving service and giving the community in Walshtown, Lisgoold more confidence in their water supply. 

“Every pipe we replace is guided by one clear goal, providing a water supply people can count on. Its impact is felt every day, in every tap, home and community. By focusing on delivering that reliable supply, we continue to strengthen water service resilience for the people of Walshtown, today and for generations to come.”

The works, which begin next week, 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.  

Ward and Burke Construction Ltd is carrying out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann with a scheduled completion date in early May.

Customers can phone Uisce Éireann on 1800 278 278 if they have any questions about the project or visit the Water Supply Updates section of the Uisce Éireann website for regular updates.

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%.