The works involved the replacement of 350 metres of old and problematic water mains along a short stretch of road adjacent to Rathcline GAA Club that were prone to frequent bursts and leakage, causing water supply disruptions for customers. These were replaced with new, high-density, polyethylene (plastic) pipes. Customers in the area are now enjoying a more secure water supply with fewer water outages due to bursts and leaks. Works were carried out by GMC Utilities Ltd on behalf of Irish Water.
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Speaking about the project, Matthew Thomson, Irish Water, said: "These mains replacement works are part of a significant investment by Irish Water to upgrade the water network in Longford. There was a history of leaks and supply disruptions in the Lanesborough area and successful completion of these works will benefit residential and business customers by strengthening and reinforcing the water network and minimising disruptions in their water supply by reducing leakage and unplanned outages when bursts occurred on the existing main. There will be also be significant improvements in network performance and levels of customer service in terms of efficiency and security of supply. Customers in the area can now enjoy an improved and more secure water supply for years to come. We would like to thank the local community for their patience and cooperation while we delivered this essential project to safeguard the water supply in Lanesborough."
