Newtown Terrace Water Mains Replacement

Uisce Éireann has replaced ageing backyard water mains and provided new service connections for customers in Newtown Terrace, Thomastown, Kilkenny to provide a more reliable water supply, improve water quality and reduce high levels of leakage.

In some older estates water connections, typically made of iron or lead, were installed to the rear of the property and are often referred to as backyard service connections. The pipework due to age and deteriorating condition are a significant source of leakage and reduced levels of service. Backyard services are usually shared, running through a number of neighbouring properties making it difficult to detect and repair leaks. Since all properties share a connection, leaks and bursts affect all properties usually resulting in low pressure. 

The works in Newtown Terrace, Thomastown, Kilkenny involved the decommissioning of 381m of ageing back yard watermains and the delivery of 240m of new watermains along Lady Well and Maudlin Street.

These works were carried out by Shareridge on behalf of Uisce Éireann.

The benefits of the backyard service works include: 

• Reliable Water Supply – Replacing the old water mains with new water mains and service connections will reduce the instances of bursts and water outages and will ensure a reliable supply of water to customers in the area
• Reduced Leaks – Replacement of old water mains and service connections in poor condition 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 water network and replacing them with new modern 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.