Water network upgrades to commence on Coosan Road, Athlone

Information below is relevant until further updates are provided here or on our Supply and Service Updates section

Uisce Éireann is progressing works to upgrade the water network in Athlone, to support future development within the Midland’s town. The project will improve the capacity and performance of the existing water network.

Works are progressing well along Cartrontroy Road. To facilitate the next phase of pipelaying works, a section of Coosan Road will be closed from Monday, 18th August to Friday, 17th October 2025. Diversion routes will be in place to facilitate the temporary road closure, approved by Westmeath County Council, and these will be clearly signposted. Pedestrian access and local access will be maintained throughout the works.

Commenting on the benefits of the upgrades to the town of Athlone, Padraig Hanly, Portfolio Manager with Uisce Éireann, said: "These upgrades will ensure that the water network is fit for purpose to support sustainable growth and development while also improving the resilience of the drinking water network enabling communities to thrive. We’d like to thank the people of Athlone in advance for their patience and support as we carry out these critical works.”

These vital upgrades are being delivered through Uisce Éireann’s Growth and Development Programme, a national programme of targeted investment to increase the capacity of water and wastewater infrastructure to enable social and economic growth, including the delivery of essential housing. We commit to keeping the local community updated as the details of this project are finalised.  

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.

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