Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2018
187. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the flood defence scheme for Blackpool, County Cork, has been submitted to his Department for confirmation; when the scheme will be commenced; the specific projects to be commenced; the associated cost and completion dates for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53801/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe River Bride (Blackpool) Flood Relief Scheme was submitted by the Commissioners of Public Works for approval, i.e. Confirmation under the Arterial Drainage Acts, to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in August 2018. The Minister is currently undertaking the Confirmation process.
The scheme will consist of the following works:
- The construction of floodwalls and embankments to mitigate against future flooding
- The construction of new culverts on a section of previously open channel
- Bridge replacement
- Installation of a sedimentation trap on the left bank of the River Bride
- Modifications to the existing foul and surface water collection networks in the general vicinity
- Construction of pumping stations
- Miscellaneous other minor works.
Subject to the Scheme being Confirmed following the review process, it is anticipated that a Contractor will be appointed to commence the works in mid 2019, with construction expected to take at least two years.
The estimated total budget for the Scheme at this point in time is €20.5 million. This is subject to change.
