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Flood Relief Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 July 2020

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

Questions (26)

Cathal Crowe

Question:

26. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of flood protection works at Springfield, Clonlara, County Clare. [16809/20]

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Written answers

Clare County Council (CCC) is the contracting authority in relation to the proposed flood relief scheme in Springfield/Clonlara, with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The current position is as follows:

The engineering design consultants have finalised the Stage I options report and updated the planning report for the scheme in light of updated survey information and consultations with relevant stakeholders and with CCC and the OPW. The flood waters in the area receded in early April and this enabled completion of the onsite inspection and walkover survey required to finalise the Environmental Assessment and report. Planning drawings have also been finalised recently.

CCC has been in contact with land owners affected by the proposals and has consulted with local residents. The Council has indicated that it will shortly submit the proposed scheme for planning approval to An Bord Pleanála to carry out the proposed development, to which end, a notice will appear in the newspaper shortly.

A Natura Impact Statement, along with an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) Screening has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. The Board may give approval to the application for development with or without conditions or may refuse the application for development. A copy of the Natura Impact Statement and plans and particulars relating to the application may be inspected free of charge at the offices of Roads section, Clare County Council, Áras Chontae an Chláir, New Road, Ennis, Co. Clare after publication of the notice. It is envisaged that work will continue on the detailed design during the planning process.

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