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Kilcummin Seawerage Scheme one step closer as Coffey Construction are appointed contractors

02 June 2022

Crews are continuing works to deliver the Kilcummin Sewerage Scheme in County Kerry

Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Kerry County Council, is providing a new sewer collection system for Kilcummin village. This scheme will reduce the reliance on on-site treatment systems such as septic tanks and package treatment plants. The project is being delivered by Coffey Construction.

What’s the latest update?

Road closure is in place on Kilcummin Road (Coolcorcoran Cross to Kilcummin Village) until 08 September 2023. Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times and diversion routes are signposted on approach.

The Kilcummin Sewerage Scheme is a long awaited and significant project for the area, Uisce Éireann, together with our Delivery partner Coffey Construction will endeavour to minimise disruption during this time and commit to keeping the local community informed. We apologise for any inconvenience that these essential works may cause and thank the community for their patience.

Traffic Management

Details of Upcoming Works for Week Commencing 05 June 2023

Works Area

Details

Traffic Management

Kilcummin Road (Coolcorcoran Cross to Falconry)
  • Kilcummin Road from Coolcorcoran Cross to Falconry temporarily re-opened.
  • Temporary Surface Reinstatement

 
  • Access for residents in this area to Coolcorcoran Cross. Loose surface, speed reduction in place.
  • Access maintained under a Stop/go system.

Kilcummin Road (Falconry to Inchicullane Cross)
  • Sewer works continue heading east towards Inchicullane Cross (work zone).
  • Trial hole works will continue towards the Woodline Road.
  • Road closure for work zone (no through traffic, property access for residents within the work zone only).
  • Stop & Go in place to maintain single lane traffic.

Páirc Chuimín Estate towards Kilcummin Village
  • Gravity Sewer works continue heading towards Kilcummin Village
  • Work zone advancing towards the church.

 
  • Road closure for work zone (no through traffic, property access for residents within the work zone only). Residents of Páirc Chuimín Estate to turn left out of estate. School bus collection from Kilcummin Village.
  • Local access around the work zone via Kilcummin GAA Club.
  • Access is closed to pedestrians during working hours. Access will be available from Approximately 8.00pm

Our Lady of Lourdes Nursing Home
  • Works continue internally at Nursing Home in Kilcummin Village
  • Access to Nursing still available from Kilcummin Post Office side.

 

Work areas and traffic management week commencing 05 June

Connections to the Scheme

Pre-Connection Enquiry Forms available here.

Connection Application Forms available here.

For more information visit https://www.water.ie/connections/

 

Stakeholder Engagement

For further details regarding access locally you can liaise with Coffeys directly. We welcome any stakeholders who would like to receive regular traffic management updates on the scheme to email the project team below:

Ronan Kerin (Snr Project Engineer)
Email: rkerin@coffeygroup.com
Phone: +353 87 411 9442

For more information, news and updates please visit the dedicated project webpage https://www.water.ie/projects/local-projects/kilcummin-sewerage-scheme/

Previous Updates

There was more positive news today for the community of Kilcummin as Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Kerry County Council, announced Coffey Construction as the contractor for the Sewerage Scheme works that will commence in the coming months.

When complete, the scheme will provide a new sewer collection system for Kilcummin village, that will ensure wastewater from the village is treated appropriately. 

Once operational, the new sewerage scheme will connect into the sewer network in Killarney town, where it will be collected and transferred to Killarney wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) for appropriate treatment.

Speaking about the works, David Shalloo, Wastewater Regional Delivery Lead with Uisce Éireann, said,

“The appointment of Coffey Construction illustrates our commitment to delivering this project for the community. All new infrastructure has been sized to accommodate future population growth and the project will enhance the local environment and provide a platform for social and economic development well into the future”.

The scheme will ensure compliance with wastewater discharge regulations. It will also improve water quality in the River Deenagh and Lough Leane and protect recreational waters for swimming, fishing, boating and sightseeing, as well as protecting the integrity of the local environment. The new wastewater infrastructure will enhance local amenities and provide a platform for social and economic development.

The new sewerage infrastructure to be constructed as part of this scheme will include a sewer network for Kilcummin village, a pumping station, and approximately 6 kms of sewers. The scheme will reduce the reliance on on-site systems such as septic tanks and package treatment plants.

Works on the project are expected to commence late in 2022, with the entirety of the project due for completion in 2024.

Uisce Éireann and Kerry County Council will continue to update the local community in Kilcummin as we progress our work on this project.

For more information on this project please see: https://www.water.ie/projects/local-projects/kilcummin-sewerage-scheme/ 

Uisce Éireann is responsible for the delivery of all public water and wastewater services in Ireland. We are committed to continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support the growth needed in housing and across our economy, while protecting the environment and safeguarding water supplies.