Kilkee Sewerage Scheme
Wastewater Project
Uisce Éireann is working to end the unacceptable practice of untreated wastewater being discharged to Intrinsic Bay near Kilkee.
Uisce Éireann is progressing a project to install a new wastewater treatment plant in Kilkee and end the discharge of raw sewage to the marine environment.
What’s Happening Now?
Uisce Éireann received planning permission from An Bord Pleanála (now An Coimisiún Pleanála) for construction of a new Kilkee WWTP, pumping station and pipework. The next steps include progression of the acquisition of land/wayleaves/rights of way for the project. Once this process concludes, Uisce Eireann proposes to progress the project to Approval Gate 3 and Implementation Stage.
What are the benefits of this project?
The benefits of these works will include:
Improved water quality in the receiving waters at Intrinsic Bay in compliance with national and EU regulations relating to the treatment of wastewater
Enhanced environmental amenity of Kilkee
Protection of recreational swimming, fishing, boating and sightseeing waters
Provision for social and economic development and future growth within the Kilkee area
These works will involve:
The construction of a new wastewater treatment plant and new wastewater pumping station.
Construction of a new rising main to transfer treated wastewater to the existing outfall.
All works will be tested and commissioned prior to coming into operation.
