Portlaw Water Mains Replacement
Uisce Éireann has completed water main replacement works in Portlaw to improve water quality, provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage.
The work involved the replacement of 2.2km of old and problematic cast iron water mains with new modern pipes. The programme to replace the water mains commenced in early August. These works were carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme.
The section of works took place along Connolly Road, Carrick Road and Priests Road.
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 Shareridge 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 have reduced the instances of bursts and water outages and ensures a reliable supply of water to local homes and businesses.
- Improved Water Quality – Removing existing old cast iron and lead from the public water network and replacing them with new pipes has reduced the risk of contamination.
- Reduced Leaks – Replacement of water mains and service connections has eliminated existing leaks and reduced the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground.
- Improved Operation and Maintenance – These works delivered cost savings by providing improved water network operation that require less maintenance in the future.
