Knockfierna Water Mains Replacement
Uisce Éireann has carried out leakage reduction works in Knockfierna, Ballingarry, County Limerick to provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage.
The works involved the replacement of over 2.1 kilometres of aging water mains with new modern pipes. The programme which replaced the water mains in Knockfierna, Ballingarry commenced in mid-June 2025. These works were being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme.
The section of works took place near the Country Famine Walk, along the L-1209 The Commons, Ballingarry.
The works were carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Ward and Burke Construction Ltd.
Old vs. new pipes
What were the benefits of the works?
The benefits of the leakage reduction works included:
- 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. - Improved Operation and Maintenance – These works will deliver cost savings
by providing improved water network operation that will require less maintenance
in the future
