Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014
257. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of the applications that have been made from local authorities (details supplied) to the Office Of Public Works in 2011, 2012 and 2013 for projects to alleviate flooding; the amount sought in each application; the status of each application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1108/14]
View answerThe following table outlines the details of the applications made in 2011, 2012 and 2013 to the Office of Public Works by Wicklow County Council under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme on behalf of the local authorities in County Wicklow. In addition to the minor works amounts indicated below, the OPW provided funding to Bray Town Council in the years in question in relation to the River Dargle Flood Relief Scheme as follows: 2011 - € Nil; 2012 - €7.074m.; 2013 - €0.991m.
The OPW also provided funding of €42,797 in 2012 and €5,412 in 2013 to Arklow Town Council in relation to the development of the Avoca River Flood Relief Scheme.
2013
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Countybrook, Bray -Channel works to increase channel capacity. |
€120,000 |
(See also 2012 table below) The application was received in late 2013 and is under consideration. |
2012
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Avoca (Kilmagig) - Replacement of culvert, replacement of bridge, road works |
€288,000 |
(See 2011 table below) The application is under consideration. (Reply to issue shortly on this) |
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Avoca (White Bridge) - Removal of a deposit in the Avoca river and use the material to raise the level of the adjacent river bank to form a flood barrier. |
€8,100 |
Funding of €8,100 was approved, fully drawn down and project completed. |
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Countybrook, Bray - Channel works to increase channel capacity |
€150,000 |
The application was re-submitted in 2013 and is under consideration. |
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James Connolly Square, Bray - Installation of a proprietary infiltration system & associated works. |
€22,500 |
The application is under consideration. (Reply to issue shortly on this) |
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Delgany R762 - Road drainage works (remaining works from the 2011 application). |
€48,000 |
(See 2011 table below.) This is a request for approval of additional funding for the same works. Application is under consideration. |
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Newcourt, Bray - Feasibility Study |
€50,000 |
(See 2011 table below.) The application is under consideration. Drawings and further details are required to assess the application. |
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Seacrest, Bray - The installation of storm sewer and associated works. |
€88,200 |
The application is under consideration. (Reply to issue shortly on this) |
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Dargle Catchment Flood Warning System |
€45,000 |
(See 2011 table below) The application is under consideration. Awaiting further information sought from local authority. |
2011
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Application Description |
Amount Sought |
Status of Application |
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Dargle Catchment Flood Warning System |
€45,000 |
The application was re-submitted in 2012 and is under consideration. |
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Arklow, Avoca River - Construction of a flood protection wall. |
€40,000 |
Funding of €40,000 was approved, fully drawn down and works completed. |
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Season Park, Newtownmountkennedy - Road drainage works |
€133,000 |
Awaiting further details sought from local authority required to assess this application. |
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Newcourt, Bray - Feasibility Study |
€50,000 |
The application was re-submitted in 2012 and is under consideration. |
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Parkmore, Baltinglass - The provision of an earth embankment / bund to provide a barrier against flood waters (undertaken in conjunction with works in Town Centre). |
€327,000 |
Funding of €210,000 was approved, fully drawn down and project completed. |
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R762, Delgany - Road drainage works |
€104,000 |
Funding of €40,000 was approved, drawn down and project completed. |
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Baltinglass Town Centre (Slaney River) - Accommodation works, installation of flap valves, manhole and embankment. |
€162,900 |
Funding of €100,000 was approved, fully drawn down and project completed. |
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Avoca (Kilmagig) - Replacement of culvert, replacement of bridge, road works |
€320,000 |
The application was re-submitted in 2012 and is under consideration. |
