Major milestone reached in Clonmel water supply upgrade

Uisce Éireann’s significant investment in upgrading water infrastructure across the Clonmel area continues to make progress.

Works have now been completed on the Fethard Road, while watermain installation works are ongoing on the Cashel Road in coordination with the Active Travel Scheme, and along the L-3279 Rathronan to Clashaniska Road.  

The next phase of the project will see works commence on Thomas Street from 9th June, in the vicinity of the train station carpark.  

Commenting on the progress Uisce Éireann Programme Manager Darragh Hannon, said: “We are delighted to see this vital project progress to this stage. Once complete, the new water infrastructure will deliver lasting benefits for the people of Clonmel and surrounding areas, providing a safer, more secure water supply for years to come. We’d like to thank the community for their patience as we move into this next phase of works.”   

The project is being carried out by Shareridge on behalf of Uisce Éireann. As well as the installation of the new water main, it involves an upgrade to the treatment facilities at Monroe Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and upgrades to the Rathronan Pump Station which will connect the Monroe supply to the Clonmel North reservoir and Poulavanogue network. The project will address water quality risks for customers on the town’s Poulavanogue supply, allowing it to be taken off the EPA’s Remedial Action List.   

To ensure the works are delivered safely and efficiently a road closure is in place on the L-3279 Rathronan to Clashaniska Road. A Stop/Go traffic management system will also be in operation in the area of the works at the train station carpark on Thomas Street from 9th June. Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times, and every effort will be made to minimise disruption.  

Uisce Éireann is committed to keeping customers informed across multiple platforms 24/7 and we encourage customers to engage with us through our website www.water.ie, X channels @IWCare and @IrishWater, on Facebook and LinkedIn and through our customer care helpline which is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.

We have launched a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number at www.water.ie   

Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.   

For further information, please visit www.water.ie 
 

The Clonmel Water Supply Upgrade continues to progress with more than 4km of a new 15km water main now installed along the R689 Fethard Road. Pipe laying works are also in progress along the Cashel Road and are being carried out in coordination with the Active Travel Scheme to minimise disruption on the community.

The project marks a significant investment in water infrastructure across the Clonmel area that will safeguard supply into the future and provide improved resilience to the network.

As well as the installation of the new water main, it involves an upgrade to the treatment facilities at Monroe Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and upgrades to the Rathronan Pump Station which will connect the Monroe supply to the Clonmel North reservoir and Poulavanogue network. The project will also address water quality risks for customers on the town’s Poulavanogue supply, allowing it to be taken off the EPA’s Remedial Action List.

Separately, works to upgrade the Glenary Water Treatment Plant are also underway and include the installation of 1.3 km of new water main that will connect the plant to Glenary reservoir, providing improved resilience to the network and further safeguarding the town’s water supply into the future.

The next phase of works will advance over the summer months on the L-3279 Rathronan Cross to Clashaniska and on Thomas Street and Dillon Street. A community information update on the next phase of works will take place on Monday, 7th April at the Talbot Hotel, Clonmel between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.

Commenting on the project, Uisce Éireann Programme Manager Darragh Hannon, said: “This project will result in homes and businesses in Clonmel and surrounding areas being able to enjoy a safer, more secure water supply. By connecting to network storage at Clonmel North reservoir, it will also make the supply more resilient and safeguard it into the future.” The project is being carried out by Shareridge on behalf of Uisce Éireann with completion expected in 2026.

Uisce Éireann is committed to keeping customers informed across multiple platforms 24/7 and we encourage customers to engage with us through our website, X channels @IWCare and @IrishWater, on Facebook and LinkedIn and through our customer care helpline which is open 24/7 on 1800 278 278. We have launched a free text service, providing real-time updates for local issues. Customers can sign up with their Eircode and mobile number here.

Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.

For further information about the project, please visit our dedicated project webpage.