Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 January 2021
99. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the proposed timescale for the completion of a scheme in view of the recent approval of An Bord Pleanála for the Office of Public Works-funded scheme in Springfield, Clonlara. [3254/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraClare County Council (CCC), as the contracting authority for a proposed flood relief scheme in Springfield/Clonlara, is leading on progressing this scheme, with funding and support provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The current position is that An Bord Pleanala granted approval in November 2020 to the Part 10 planning application submitted by Clare County Council in respect of the Springfield Flood Relief Scheme. Consultants Byrne Looby are currently working on the detailed design of the embankments and pumpstation on behalf of Clare County Council. Ground Investigations, archaeological monitoring and a topographical survey are scheduled to commence on site imminently and Clare County Council is currently negotiating with landowners to acquire the lands to construct the scheme. The works are programmed to commence in May 2021 and are expected to be substantially complete before the end of 2021.
