Uisce Éireann are starting work today on critical upgrade works, replacing over 5.4km of aged water mains with new pipes along the N55.
The works are aimed at securing the town's water supply, reducing high levels of leakage, and supporting much-needed growth, bringing significant benefits to our thriving midland town.
A road closure is required for the next phase of works to install this large pipework, beginning on Monday, 25 August 2025. The road closure will be in place 24 hours a day until Friday 28 November 2025.
Working is close collaboration with Longford County Council the road closure will support combined works seeing both the delivery of the vital water main construction and the critical road upgrade works.
Uisce Éireann and Longford County Council are working in close coordination to minimise the overall disruption to the community and road users during these critical projects.
Speaking about the project, Dave Murphy, Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann, said:
"Working in partnership with Longford County Council, we are coordinating two significant upgrades for the Ballymahon community. The water mains replacement will be delivered in conjunction with Longford County Council's road upgrade works—all within the planned closure period.
"We understand that from experience the road closure will cause inconvenience, but by combining these projects, we are limiting the overall impact.
"The replacement of these old, damaged pipes will have a positive impact on leakage by significantly lowering the instances of bursts and supply disruptions along the network, providing a more secure water supply for local homes and businesses for years to come.
Con Diffley, Senior Executive Engineer for Longford County Council added:
"The continued investment by Uisce Éireann in the region is welcomed. By collaborating on these two key infrastructure projects, we can reduce the disruption period and deliver lasting improvements to the community's road network.
Ward and Burke Construction Ltd. will carry out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann.
The project is being delivered as part of Uisce Éireann's national Leakage Reduction Programme, which continues to provide significant benefits to communities across Ireland, including improved water quality, provision of a more resilient and sustainable water supply for customers, and considerable water savings.
Since 2018, Uisce Éireann has invested more than €500 million to upgrade the underground water network across the country through the delivery of the national Leakage Reduction Programme. The water company is investing a further €250 million every year up to the end of 2030 - fixing leaks and replacing pipes to provide a more reliable water supply. Uisce Éireann is on target to reduce the national rate of leakage to 25% by 2030, from 46% in 2018.
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