John Street Water Mains Replacement

Uisce Éireann is replacing problematic water mains at John Street, Ardee, Co. Louth to provide a more reliable water supply, reduce high levels of leakage and improve water quality. 

The works will replace 670m of aging water mains along John Street and the N2. Works will begin on Monday, 6 October 2025 and are expected to be complete in early 2026. 

GMC Utilities Group are carrying out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann.

Works will be carried out in two phases as outlined in the below image:

The benefits of these leakage reduction works include: 
 

• Reliable Water Supply – Replacement of problematic water mains and service connections will reduce the instances of bursts and interruptions to the water supply reducing disruption for homes and businesses in the 
  area.
• Reduced Leaks – Replacement of problematic water mains and service connections will eliminate existing leaks and reduce the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground.
• Improved Water Quality – Removing existing old cast iron and lead from the public water network and replacing them with new pipes will reduce the risk of contamination.
• Improved Operation and Maintenance – These works will deliver efficiencies including cost savings by providing improved water network operation that will require less maintenance in the future

Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact on customers. Traffic management will be in place during this time in the form of traffic lights. Local and emergency traffic will always be maintained.

The works may involve some short-term interruptions to the water supply. The project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours-notice prior to any planned interruption. 

We understand that this type of work can be inconvenient. Works crews will make every effort to minimise any disruption these necessary works cause.