Uisce Eireann is carrying out water mains replacement works in Tuam town which are expected to continue into next year.
The project involves the replacement of more than 350m of aging mains with new, modern pipes along the R332 Dublin Road, from Rinkippeen to the Garraun Park Junction.
The works, which are being carried out under Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme, have begun this week and are expected to be completed by Spring 2026.
Enda Mac Namara, Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann, said that customers in Tuam can look forward to a more secure and reliable supply of drinking water as a result of these mains replacement works.
“Aged water mains contribute significantly to water leakage and quality issues. The replacement of these water mains will improve the resilience of the network, eliminate existing leaks and reduce the amount of clean water lost into the ground,” said Enda.
“We would like to thank the local community for their support and patience in advance as we carry out these essential works.”
Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise the impact on customers. Traffic management in the form of traffic lights will be in place during the works.
However, local and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times. To minimise disruption during the Christmas period, works will cease from Friday, 19 December until early January 2026.
The works may also involve some short-term interruptions to the water supply for nearby customers.
The project team will ensure that customers are given a minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to any planned interruption.
