Termon Abbey water pressure has improved following a series of works carried out by Uisce Éireann in North Drogheda.
The utility says the early results are encouraging, with improved pressure levels recorded after a number of targeted network improvements were completed in recent weeks.
Residents in parts of North Drogheda have experienced ongoing water pressure and supply issues, prompting Uisce Éireann to carry out investigations, network modelling and operational assessments to identify the causes.
Since September, a number of works have been completed in the Termon Abbey area following investigations earlier this year.
These included the removal of a significant obstruction at the Donore Reservoir site, the commissioning of a new pressure valve on the Donore Road and the reconfiguration of the network at St Mary’s Bridge.
Uisce Éireann says monitoring since the works were completed has shown a sustained improvement in water pressure across Termon Abbey and surrounding areas.
Further measures are also being progressed, including the proposed installation of a second pressure valve on the Newfoundwell Road.
Leakage detection work is also being carried out across the area now that network pressures have been addressed and stabilised.
James O’Hagan of Uisce Éireann said:
We understand these water pressure issues have been a concern for customers in Termon Abbey and would like to thank the community for their patience while we carried out investigations and improvements. The works completed in recent weeks are already improving water pressure in the area, and our teams will continue to monitor and optimise the network. Addressing these issues remains a priority for Uisce Éireann, with longer-term projects, including the Bridge of Peace River Crossing, set to further strengthen the resilience of the water supply network.
Further upgrades planned across Drogheda
These measures will support supplies while a number of medium and long-term projects are progressed across Drogheda, including:
- Drogheda Water Network Upgrade: Installation of approximately 6km of new watermain is ongoing, with upgrades to a further 12km planned. This includes 2.6km of new watermain as part of the Port Access Northern Cross Route.
- Clogherhead Bridge Crossing Upgrade: A planned upgrade to the R166 Clogherhead bridge crossing will improve the resilience of water supplies in the area. This project is currently in design.
- Bridge of Peace River Crossing: Approximately 400m of new watermain is planned to improve resilience and reliability of supply on the north side of Drogheda while supporting future growth. The project is currently in detailed design, with statutory approvals and consent processes required as the next step.
Together, these investments will deliver a stronger and more resilient water network for Drogheda, improving reliability for existing customers while supporting future housing and economic growth across the area. They form part of Uisce Éireann’s ongoing investment programme across Drogheda and County Louth to support both existing communities and planned growth.
Customers experiencing water pressure or supply issues can contact Uisce Éireann on 1800 278 278 or through water.ie.
Customers can also sign up for the utility’s free text alert service by registering their Eircode and mobile number.
Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne also welcomed the progress on the water pressure issues in North Drogheda.
Deputy Byrne said there are several capital projects planned to ensure new housing developments along the Port Access Northern Cross Route are supplied with adequate water pressure as the area continues to grow.
There are also several capital projects planned down the road to ensure that the new housing developments, and the thousands of new Drogheda residents who will live in them, along the PANCR, are properly supplied with water, at an adequate water pressure.
I have received cast iron assurances that there is enough water supply capacity to supply the future growth of Drogheda, and we now have a resolution to the water pressure issues in Termon Abbey and surrounding areas.
Deputy Byrne also praised residents in the affected estates for continuing to raise concerns.
I want to commend the residents in the estates affected by these issues. They never stopped advocating for a resolution, even when they were being told there was no problem with the water pressure in their area, they stuck to their guns and now we have the proper fixes underway.
