Collooney water network strengthened as Uisce Éireann targets bursts and supply interruptions

By Philip Rooney, The Sligo Champion

Homes and businesses in Collooney are benefiting from a more reliable water supply following the completion of Uisce Éireann’s water main replacement project in the area.

This significant investment involved the replacement of more than 740 metres of old and damaged water mains with new, modern pipes, helping to improve network performance, reduce the risk of bursts and strengthen the reliability of water services for the local community.

The works were completed along the L7609/L76093, from Collooney Methodist Church to Markree Heights, and along the L7609 from Bungee Row to St. Mary’s Green.

As part of the project, 33 backyard water service connections were replaced, further improving the reliability and resilience of the network.

Uisce Eireann have thanked the Collooney public for their patience and support while important upgrades were delivered by Farrans Construction on behalf of Uisce Éireann

This upgrade for customers in Collooney was delivered under Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme, which is focused on reducing leakage, improving water supply reliability and safeguarding water resources for communities across Ireland.

Welcoming the completion of the works, Uisce Éireann’s Programme Manager, Patricia Lowry, said: “Customers will now benefit from a stronger and more reliable water supply, with fewer interruptions and a more resilient network.”

Article Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme.