Brownshill to Straboe Crossroads Water Mains Replacement
National Leakage Reduction Programme
Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Carlow County Council, has replaced problematic water mains from Brownshill to Straboe Crossroads to provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage.
The works involved the replacement of 6.5km's of problematic water mains with new upsized modern pipes. Increased network capacity & improved efficiency will benefit current & future customers. The programme to replace the water mains in Carlow commenced in early September. These works were carried out as part of Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme.
The section of works took place between Brownshill Resevoir - Straboe Crossroads.
The works also involved 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.
The works were carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Ward & Burke Construction Ltd.
What are the benefits of the works?
The benefits of the leakage reduction works include:
- A Reliable Water Supply - Replacement of water mains and service connections will reduce the instances of bursts and water outages and will ensure a reliable supply of water to customers and local businesses in the area.
- Reduced Leaks - Replacement of water mains and service connections will eliminate existing leaks and reduce the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground.
- Supporting social and economic development - This project will facilitate social and economic growth into the future.
