Works progressing on critical upgrades to water infrastructure in Clonmel

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Uisce Éireann has commenced critical upgrade works at the Monroe Water Treatment Plant, as part of its multi-million investment to strengthen and safeguard Clonmel’s water supply. Significant progress has been made on the watermain installation works with over 12km of the planned 15km of new pipeline now laid.  

The upgrade of the Monroe plant and new watermain installation will deliver significant improvements to the town’s drinking-water infrastructure and ensure that homes and businesses in Clonmel and the surrounding areas benefit from a safer, more reliable, and resilient supply.

Darragh Hannon, Programme Manager at Uisce Éireann, said “These upgrades are vital steps towards ensuring that Clonmel’s water infrastructure is fit for the future—strengthening supply and providing the reliability that the town needs. We’d like to thank the community for their patience as we continue to carry out these essential works.”

Works continue to make steady progress on the Cashel Road and from Rathronan Cross to Giantsgrave Reservoir. Essential pipelaying has also been carried out on Cross Street this week. Water main connections will take place overnight on College Avenue on Tuesday, 4 November, from 7pm to  7am on Wednesday, 5 November. Every effort is being made to minimise disruption to the community throughout the duration of these works.

The works at Monroe Water Treatment Plant include a full upgrade of the existing treatment facilities providing the capacity required to enable the rationalisation of the Poulavangoue Water Treatment Plant.

Enhancements will also be made to the Rathronan Pump Station, which will connect the Monroe supply to the Clonmel North Reservoir, providing additional resilience to the Poulavanogue network. Once complete, customers currently served by the Poulavanogue Water Treatment Plant will be transferred to the upgraded Monroe supply. Customers can check their supply zone in advance by visiting the water quality section.

In addition to this multi-million investment in Clonmel’s water supply, water quality improvement works are also progressing in the town as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme. Works on Kickham Street and Gladstone Street are progressing before moving to Catherine Street in mid-November. A phased road closure will be in place to facilitate the safe and efficient delivery of these essential works.

Uisce Éireann acknowledge the impact of the ongoing Boil Water Notice which remains in place for customers in Clonmel supplied by the Glenary water treatment plant.  Drinking water experts from Uisce Éireann are working to rectify the issues at the treatment plant and lift the notice as quickly and as safely as possible, in consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE). The delivery of a €10m upgrade to Glenary Water Treatment Plant is progressing which will further improve the security and resilience of the water supply in Clonmel.

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.  

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