Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2016
279. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the planned flood relief scheme for the Glanmire area (details supplied) in County Cork including the timeline for its delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1388/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraA flood relief scheme for Glanmire, known as the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme, is being advanced by Cork County Council which is the Contracting Authority for the proposed works. The Council appointed consultants for the project in late 2013 and two public information days have been held on the project in order to gather information from and assess the views of the local residents and businesses. A preferred option is expected to be finalised in the coming months which will allow the Council to bring the proposed scheme to formal public exhibition in the third quarter of this year. The detailed design process, contractor procurement and statutory approval process will be undertaken after this and the Council expect that works may be commenced in the first half of 2017.
The Office of Public Works is funding the project and has included the costs of the Glashaboy Scheme in its multi annual budget profiles over 2016-2018.
