Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed the completion of two water mains replacement projects across south and north Galway – totalling almost 7km – which are already delivering a more reliable water supply for homes and businesses.

In south Galway, communities in Kilcolgan, Ballinderreen and surrounding areas are benefiting from the replacement of almost 4km of older mains along the N67.

Further north, more than 3km of ageing water mains have been replaced along the L2111, improving supply for households in Carheens and Caherlistrane.

The works were delivered by Uisce Éireann under its National Leakage Reduction Programme.

Welcoming the completion of the works, Minister Canney said: “This is a really positive development for communities across Galway. Reliable water infrastructure is something people depend on every single day, whether at home, on farms or in local businesses.

“These upgrades will make a real difference – reducing the risk of bursts, improving water quality and giving people confidence in their supply.

“The aim of the Leakage Reduction Programme is to strengthen the network in order to meet growing demand, and to safeguard our precious water supplies in a smart, sustainable way.”

“Projects like the ones recently completed in Galway are examples of those aims being achieved in a way that deliveries for customers and communities.”

The projects form part of Uisce Éireann’s wider national programme to reduce leakage, modernise ageing infrastructure and ensure a more secure and sustainable water supply into the future.