By Sean Moriarty

Construction of the badly needed Kilcummin Sewerage Scheme is set to begin late next year according to Irish Water.

The proposed works relate to the construction of a new wastewater pumping station, gravity sewer and associated works in Kilcummin.

Wastewater from Kilcummin will then be transferred to the Killarney town sewer system for appropriate treatment at the Killarney Wastewater Treatment Plant.

“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," said an Irish Water statement.

“This, in turn, will improve water quality in the River Deenagh and Lough Leane and provide scope to facilitate future development within the catchment.”