Deputy John Paul O’Shea Welcomes Completion of Vital Water Main Upgrades in Cullen and Dromcummer

Deputy John Paul O’Shea has welcomed the completion of over 5.1 kilometres of water main upgrades along the N72 in County Cork, which will significantly improve the reliability and resilience of the water supply for the communities of Cullen and Dromcummer.

“These essential works, delivered by Uisce Éireann under the national Leakage Reduction Programme, mark an important step forward in securing the long-term water supply for families, farms, and businesses in this region,” said Deputy O’Shea.

“The old and damaged watermains in this area have been a source of ongoing frustration due to frequent bursts and leaks, often leading to outages and disruption for local residents. I am delighted to see that this critical infrastructure has now been modernised, helping to reduce leakage and improve supply reliability.”

Deputy O’Shea praised the cooperation between Uisce Éireann, Cork County Council, and contractors Ward and Burke for completing the work efficiently, and also acknowledged the patience of the local community during the course of the project.

“I want to thank the people of Cullen and Dromcummer for their understanding as these works were carried out. The benefits of this project will be felt for many years to come and will support both community wellbeing and economic development in the area.”

Deputy O’Shea also welcomed Uisce Éireann’s ongoing commitment to reducing national leakage levels, noting the progress made from a 46% leakage rate in 2018 to the target of 25% by 2030.

Further works, including the permanent reinstatement of the road surface, will be carried out in coordination with Cork County Council.

For more information on water improvement projects or to report a leak, residents are encouraged to visit www.water.ie/reducingleaks or contact Uisce Éireann directly.