Kilcummin Sewerage Scheme
Uisce Éireann is 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?
The current road closure on Kilcummin Road (Coolcorcoran Cross to Kilcummin Village) is in place until 30 November 2023. Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times and current diversion routes are signposted on approach.
Traffic Management
Works Commencing 04 December 2023
| Works area | Details | Traffic Management |
|---|---|---|
| Kilcummin Village | Paving Reinstatement | Vehicular and pedestrian access maintained with minimal short duration stop and go. |
| Kilcummin Road |
Road reinstatement/preparation for surface dressing |
Vehicular and pedestrian access maintained with minimal short duration stop and go |
|
Kilcummin Rd & Killarney Rd |
Manhole Works |
Vehicular and pedestrian access maintained with minimal short duration stop and go |
What’s involved in this project?
The project will include the:
- Installation of a sewer network for Kilcummin.
- Construction of a pumping station at Páirc Chuimín.
- Construction of a short rising main and a gravity sewer to deliver the wastewater from Kilcummin to the collection network in Killarney for treatment at the Killarney Wastewater Treatment Plant.
What are the benefits of this project?
This project will provide an effective and efficient wastewater collection system for the village of Kilcummin and provide for the treatment of this wastewater in an appropriate manner. This, in turn, will:
- Improve water quality in the River Deenagh and Lough Leane.
- Provide scope to facilitate future development within the catchment.
- Ensure compliance with EU and Irish wastewater regulations.
- Provide for social and economic growth within the Kilcummin area.
New connections
Pre Connection Enquiry Forms are available at pre-connection-enquiry-form.pdf
Connection Application Forms are available at connection-application-form.pdf
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Any person or business wishing to get a new connection to public wastewater collection infrastructure must contact Uisce Éireann. You can make a pre-connection enquiry in order to establish whether a connection to the public network is feasible, where the connection can be made and any associated charges. Uisce Éireann is also encouraging all developers to submit their designs in advance of applying for planning permission, to ensure that their proposal is in compliance with the new Uisce Éireann Standard Details and Code of Practice. For more information please visit www.water.ie/connections.