REVEALED: Uisce Éireann begins water mains upgrade works in Tipperary community

Works to improve water supply reliability and reduce leaks are set to get underway in a Tipperary community later this month, as Uisce Éireann announces a significant infrastructure upgrade.

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The project, commencing at the end of April, will see the replacement of old and damaged water mains in the Foxhall area. Crews will install approximately 1.6km of new, modern piping aimed at strengthening the local network and minimising disruption to homes and businesses.

The existing infrastructure has been prone to bursts and leaks in recent years, resulting in supply interruptions and the loss of treated drinking water.

Welcoming the development, Dave Murphy of Uisce Éireann said the works will play a key role in improving service for local residents.

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“Every pipe we replace is guided by one clear goal: providing a water supply people can count on,” he said. “These improvements make a difference every single day, in every tap, home and throughout the community. By focusing on delivering a more reliable supply, we’re helping to build a stronger, more resilient water service for the people of Foxhall, now and for generations to come.”

As part of the works, new service connections will be installed from the public water main to customers’ property boundaries and linked to existing supplies.

The project is being delivered by Shareridge Ltd on behalf of Uisce Éireann, with completion expected by Summer 2026.

Customers seeking further information can contact Uisce Éireann on 1800 278 278 or visit the Water Supply Updates section of its website.

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The Foxhall scheme forms part of the utility’s wider efforts to tackle water loss across the country. With more than 65,000km of underground pipes nationwide, leak detection and repair remains a complex task.

However, progress is being made, with national leakage levels reduced from 49% in 2014 to 36% today—the lowest level recorded to date.

Further details on the National Leakage Reduction Programme are available on the Uisce Éireann website.

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