Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 July 2015
77. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the full programme of works for the River Dargle flood prevention works in Bray in County Wicklow, up to and including the date of substantial completion of works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27853/15]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, the River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme in Bray County Wicklow is being undertaken by Wicklow County Council (WCC) as the Contracting Authority with funding from the Office of Public Works (OPW). Management of the scheme, including the agreement of a Works Programme with the various contractors, rests with WCC.
In general terms WCC advise that good progress is being made with the works which are currently ongoing in five separate locations along the River Dargle, namely Seapoint Court; Bray Bridge to west of Maltings Estate; Ravenswell Road; Coburg to People’s Park; Glenwood to Killarney Glen.
WCC has stated that works (including instream works) will be progressed in these areas throughout the summer and autumn this year, as agreed with Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), with "out of river" works continuing throughout the winter months, weather permitting. Instream works will resume in May 2016 in accordance with the requirements of IFI. While the works have been progressing satisfactorily a significant amount of work remains to be carried out for the rest of this year and in 2016. The time-frame for substantial completion is dependent on factors including weather and ground conditions on site. It is envisaged that substantial completion will be achieved by end 2016.
