The project has involved replacing watermains across Northern Ireland with more modern, durable pipes, and in just under three years the utility has put in place pipes which would stretch from Belfast to Luxembourg.

The project will dramatically improve the quality, reliability and security of the water supply across Northern Ireland, while also reducing leakage. In addition, the improvements to the existing infrastructure will assist in accommodating an increase in housing or other development. 

The second phase of work will take place from April 2013-April 2015, and the target for this period is to l...