Flood Relief Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2020

Tuesday, 6 October 2020

Ceisteanna (294)

Paul Kehoe

Ceist:

294. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the flood relief scheme for Wexford town, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28382/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Wexford flood relief scheme is being progressed by Wexford Co. Council with finance and advice from the Office of Public Works. A tender competition to appoint consultants was completed on 9th July 2020 and the tender assessment board met in August to review the submissions. WCC are currently compiling the tender assessment report for the OPW with a view to identifying the successful tender in the coming weeks.

The consultants will then prepare the design of the proposed works to bring the project forward for submission for planning and other relevant statutory consents, and subject to such consents, to detailed design, tendering and construction.