Kilkee Sewerage Scheme

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.  A planning application has been submitted for this project. Works are expected to commence in 2024, following the completion of a successful planning application. 

• 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

• A new Wastewater Treatment Plant
• An upgraded pumping station
• New rising main to transfer treated wastewater to existing outfall
• Testing and commissioning of the works

• The existing Victoria Pumping Station has undergone significant upgrade works including the installation of new pumps and associated equipment
• Further works at the station are ongoing which will improve the security of the energy supply to nearby housing development
• The upgraded Victoria Pumping Station electrical equipment has been sized to accommodate the new wastewater pumping station and accommodate future population growth in the local area
• We will maintain contact with the community in Kilkee in advance of and throughout the works

More information

For further information you can contact the Project Team at ClareUWW@water.ie.