Aughnacliffe Water Mains Replacement
Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Longford County Council, has replaced problematic water mains prone to bursts in Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford to provide a more secure and reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage.
The works involvde the replacement of approximately 2.2km of problematic water mains with new modern pipes. The programme to replace the water mains in Aughnacliffe Co. Longford commenced in September 2023. These works were carried out as part of Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme.
The sections of works took place along Smear Lane to Smear Water Treatment Plant and from Bradys Plant Hire to Smear Road in Cornadrung, Aughnacliffe.
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 GMC Utilities Group and were completed by end of October 2023.
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 will reduce the instances of bursts and water outages and will ensure a reliable supply of water to customers and local businesses in the area.
- Reduced Leaks - Replacement of water mains and service connections will eliminate existing leaks and reduce the amount of clean drinking water lost into the ground.
- Improved Operation and Maintenance - These works will deliver cost savings by providing improved water network operation that will require less maintenance in the future.
Will customers be affected by the works?
Areas of work were limited to short sections to minimise impact on customers. To deliver the works safely and efficiently traffic management in the form of stop/go was in place from Smear Lane to Smear Water Treatment Plant. It was anticipated that the works could result in delays and alternative routes were put in place for the duration of the project. A road closure was required to deliver the works from Bradys Plant Hire to Smear Road. Traffic followed a sign posted diversion. Local and emergency traffic were always maintained for duration of overall project.
The works involved some short-term water interruptions and the project team ensured that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours' notice prior to any planned water interruptions.
We understand that this type of work can be inconvenient and works crews made every effort to minimise any disruption these necessary works cause.