Irish Water has signed the contract to extend the Tuam Regional Water Supply to Loughrea.

The €13.8 million euro project will ensure a safe and robust water supply for over 9,000 residents and businesses in the Loughrea area.

Irish Water has awarded the contract to Shareridge and Farrans as a joint venture.

Works are due to start in the coming weeks, and the project will take about a year and a half to complete.