Two Mile Borris Water Supply Rationalisation
Uisce Éireann is commencing a project to improve the water supply in Two Mile Borris & Thurles, Co Tipperary.
This project involves constructing approximately 2.3km of pipeline connecting Two Mile Borris to the Thurles Regional Water Supply Scheme and upgrading 350m of watermain to increase reliability and stability to the ring watermain servicing Thurles town.
The new pipelines represent a major investment in improving water supply security and resilience for homes and businesses in Two Mile Borris & Thurles. The existing drinking water infrastructure in the area is not sufficient to meet current demand.
Mallwood Construction is working on behalf of Uisce Éireann to deliver this project.
Works are set to commence in late September 2025 and are anticipated to be complete by the Spring of 2026.
Old vs. new pipes
What are the benefits of this project?
The works carried out as part of this project will:
- Increase security and resilience of the drinking water supply to over
700 customers in the area. - Improve water quality.
- Facilitate future growth and development in the area by reducing
capacity constraints.
What is involved as part of this project?
- Construction of over 2.3km of rising water main along N75 national
road, between Thurles and Two Mile Borris. - Decommissioning of the existing water treatment plant in Two Mile
Borris. - Construction of a new booster pump at Rathmanna.
- Upgrade 350m of water main on Mill Road, Thurles (between Lady’s
Well and Archerstown).
What has been completed so far?
600m section of watermain has already been installed by Uisce Éireann along the N75 in advance of the N75 Pavement Scheme.
What’s happening next?
Uisce Éireann is liaising with the Tipperary County Council Roads Authority to coordinate the timing of these works with the ongoing N75 Pavement Scheme. Pending approval, works on this project are set to begin in late September, close to the Boomerang Horse & Country store moving towards Two Mile Borris. Works are due to commence on Mill Road, Thurles in late 2025. The project is set to be completed in mid-2026.
