Significant progress has been made to provide a new sewer collection system for Kilcummin village, that will ensure wastewater from the village is treated appropriately.

Irish Water, working in partnership with Kerry County Council, will develop this project. 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.

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.

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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.

Over the coming months, Irish Water will progress land acquisition and procurement for the scheme.

Works on the project are expected to commence late in 2022.

David Shalloo, Wastewater Regional Delivery Lead with Irish Water, commented on the project, said: "We are looking forward to delivering this important project on behalf of the local community in Kilcummin. 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."