Tullynahinera Water Main Replacement

Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Monaghan County Council, is replacing problematic water mains in Tullynahinera, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan to provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage.

The programme to replace the water mains in Tullynahinera, Castleblayney will commence in July 2019. These works are being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme. The works will be carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Farrans Construction and are expected to be completed by September 2019.

​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

• The works involve the replacement of over 525 metres of problematic water mains with high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes
• The works will also involve 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