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\nLocal residents have strongly opposed the proposed plant<\/p>\n
The High Court has upheld planning permission for a new wastewater treatment plant in Kilkee, Co Clare, in a decision welcomed by Uisce \u00c9ireann.<\/p>\n
The court has also refused leave to appeal the decision to the Court of Appeal. The utility says the project will bring an end to the long-standing discharge of raw sewage into Intrinsic Bay and provide the town with modern wastewater infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Uisce \u00c9ireann says the project will help protect water quality and the local marine environment, while supporting future residential, economic and tourism development in Kilkee.<\/p>\n
The seaside town is one of the few remaining locations in the country where wastewater is discharged without treatment.<\/p>\n
Local residents have strongly opposed the proposed plant and raised funds to back a judicial review against the development earlier this year.<\/p>\n
Campaigners said at the time that, while the judicial review had been unsuccessful, they remained determined to challenge the project.<\/p>\n
\nLocal residents have strongly opposed the proposed plant<\/p>\n
Ellie Byrne, one of those involved in the campaign, said residents had been calling for a proper wastewater treatment plant for decades, but questioned whether the proposed facility located near the cliff walk was the right solution.<\/p>\n
Campaigners have also raised concerns about the capacity of the proposed facility, arguing that the population of Kilkee can increase significantly during the summer months.<\/p>\n
The planning history of the project has been lengthy.<\/p>\n
Clare County Council refused planning permission for the facility in October 2024, after receiving almost 90 objections.<\/p>\n
That decision was subsequently overturned following an appeal by Uisce \u00c9ireann to An Coimisi\u00fan Plean\u00e1la.<\/p>\n
Uisce \u00c9ireann says the project has undergone detailed technical, environmental and planning assessments and has received the necessary statutory approvals.<\/p>\n
It says it recognises that there are differing views locally and will continue to engage with residents, community groups, elected representatives and other stakeholders as the project progresses.<\/p>\n
The utility says its focus is on maintaining open lines of communication with the local community while moving the project to the next stage.<\/p>\n
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