Irish Water is to upgrade the watermains in the Rathbraughan area of Sligo Town.
For some time, there has have been repeated interruptions to the water service as a result of bursts.
Irish Water will soon seek tenders for the upgrade works.
It hopes to start work this summer and have it finished early next year.
Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says the problem is an old pipe network, with bursts occurring mainly at weekends when there is increased demand, as well as low pressure due to leaks.
He says the work to be done is long overdue:
