Critical water infrastructure upgrade works progressing in Athlone

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Uisce Éireann is making steady progress on a major upgrade to strengthen Athlone’s water supply by upgrading trunk water main that connects Athlone Town Water Treatment Plant to the Annagh Reservoir.

This essential work will provide a safer and more reliable water supply for homes and businesses in Athlone.

To facilitate connections works of the new mains there will be a planned interruption to supply which may impact customers in Athlone and the surrounding areas next week.

Customers in Montree, the Ballymahon Road (Priory Park, The Marina Village, Ashdale, Tormey Villas, Esker Park, Abbey Road Cottages, Old Coosan Road, Coosan Road, Woodland Grove, Assumption Road, Ardilaun, Coosan Point Road, Arcadia Court, Highfield Court, Arcadia Crescent, Beech Walk West, Slli An Aifrinn, Old Ballymahon Road, Ballymahon Road, Beech Park, Beechfbille, Auburn Villas, Auburn Terrace, Beech Park West, Ardnaree, Montree, Marina View) and surrounding areas may experience a disruption to their supply from 11am to 2pm on Tuesday, 19 May.

Uisce Éireann’s Michael McManus said, “We understand the inconvenience caused by an interruption to supply. Every effort will be made to limit the impact of these essential works, and we would like to thank the community in advance for their patience and co-operation.

“Following the completion of the works, it can take two to three hours for normal water supply to return to customers as water refills the network, particularly for those properties on higher ground or at the end of the network.”

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communications from us for planned and unplanned outages lasting more than four hours. To register as a vulnerable customer or as an alternative contact, visit our Vulnerable Customers page. 

Uisce Éireann is committed to keeping customers informed. We encourage customers to engage with us through our website, X channels @IWCare and @IrishWater, and our customer care helpline, which is open 24/7 at 1800 278 278.

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.