Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 October 2014
56. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the progress of Clanmoyle flood alleviation scheme phase two; if funding is in place to complete Clanmoyle flood alleviation scheme phase (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38645/14]
View answerA study completed in 2010 by consultants commissioned by Dublin City Council recommended that flooding caused by the River Wad should be addressed in three phases, with a total estimated cost of approximately €20m. The Council agreed with the Office of Public Works (OPW) that the initial focus would be on Phase 1, which would address flooding in the vicinity of Clanmoyle Estate. These works are being funded by the OPW and are being undertaken by OPW direct labour. The works should be completed in the coming weeks, with the exception of some mechanical and electrical works relating to a pump station in the Clanmoyle area, which will run into early 2015.
Dublin City Council has indicated there are further elements of Phase 1 which will be undertaken by the Council shortly, including works in the Howth Road, Collins Avenue East, and Clontarf Road areas, which will take approximately 12 months to complete. The progression of these works is a matter for the Council.
While informal discussions have taken place regarding funding for the remaining phases recommended by the consultants' study, Dublin City Council has not as yet made a formal application for funding in respect of these to the OPW. When an application is made, it will be considered having regard to OPW's overall availability of funding for flood risk management.
