Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2018
184. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if phases 2 and 3 of the flood defence scheme for the River Wad, Dublin city, have been completed; if not, when these phases will be completed; when the entire flood defence scheme will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53798/18]
View answerDublin City Council is implementing the Wad River Flood Alleviation Scheme with funding from the Office of Public Works. Phase 1 of the Scheme has been completed. Work on Phase 2 is ongoing and the next stage is planned to comprise works under the Howth Road and under Clontarf Promenade. Following those works the next stage is planned to consist of works along Collins Avenue East, Malahide Road and Collins Park. All of these remaining works are planned to be carried out over a number of years.
The total Scheme, which comprises of large drainage culverts, a large retention pond and flood flow control devices, will provide protection against an estimated current 100-Year fluvial flood for approximately 206 buildings, as well as reducing flood risk to Howth Road, Malahide Road, Collins Avenue East and many local roadways in the Wad River Catchment.
