Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2016
201. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the commencement dates of the Skibbereen and Clonakilty flood relief schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5629/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Skibbereen Flood Relief Scheme is being advanced by Cork County Council and the Scheme has been Confirmed by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.
Cork County Council, as the Contracting Authority for the Scheme, is progressing the tender process for a civil works contractor to undertake the works and tenders for the contractor for the Scheme were received on 5 February, 2016. The assessment of tenders is ongoing and the appointment of a contractor is expected by mid-May. Construction of the Scheme is expected to commence shortly thereafter.
It is anticipated that construction of the Skibbereen Scheme will take approximately 24-30 months to complete.
In relation to the Clonakilty Flood Relief Scheme, a preferred scheme design option was presented at a statutory Public Exhibition which took place from 15 December 2014 to 20 January 2015. Detailed design of the scheme is underway which will be followed by a procurement process for a civil works contractor and the formal confirmation of the scheme under the Arterial Drainage Acts. Subject to successful completion of the tender and confirmation processes, it is hoped that construction will start in early 2017 and will take approximately two years to be completed.
The Government remains fully committed to the provision of the flood relief schemes for the people of Skibbereen and Clonakilty. Funding for the Schemes is available and the OPW has made provision for the cost of implementing the Schemes in its financial profiles over the years 2016-2019.
