Leitrim Community To Benefit From New Water Mains

Ageing water mains are set to be replaced in Leckaun, Co Leitrim, to provide a more reliable water supply to the local community.

Work to replace 425 metres of old mains at Newtownmanor will get underway in the coming days, addressing current leakage issues.

New high density plastic pipes will be installed along the L4151 from Newtownmanor Community Hall to Leckaun Crossroads. These will improve the reliability of the water supply for customers who have been affected by water outages. New water service connections from the water main in the road to customers' boundaries will also be laid. 


Outlining the benefits of the works, Declan Cawley, Networks Regional Lead with Irish Water, said: "These essential works will strengthen the water network. The immediate impact will see an improvement in water supply with reduced leakage rates and unplanned outages when bursts occur."

Farrans Construction Ltd will carry out the works on behalf of Irish Water with completion expected in November. 

To deliver the essential works some short term outages may be necessary. However, to minimise the impact on customers, areas of work will be limited to short sections and notice will be given prior to any planned outages. To facilitate the safe delivery of works, traffic management will also be in place.