A new pumping station is to be developed in Kilcummin, Co Kerry.

The plans are part of a new sewerage scheme in the area.

Irish Water is investing €3million in the project which will have major benefits for the local environment.

The scheme project will ensure the environment is protected by improving the quality of groundwater and facilitating an improvement in the quality of water in the River Deenagh and Lough Leane. It will also allow for future residential and commercial development within the area.

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A planning application for the project is being lodged with Kerry County Council to facilitate a range of work including the construction of a new pumping station, a below ground peak flow holding tank and an access road to the pumping station from the back of the Páirc Chuimín estate.

Joe Kennedy, Irish Water's Wastewater Lead for the Southern Region, said: "This is a very significant project for Kilcummin, in providing a very critical wastewater infrastructure in this rural area close to the town of Killarney.

"This will help protect the environment and improve water quality in this very scenic area while also providing the scope and flexibility to facilitate future development within the catchment area."

(CD/JP)