Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 May 2021
230. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a commencement date for flood defence works to be undertaken by the Office of Public Works at Springfield, Clonlara, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22736/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraClare County Council (CCC) is the contracting authority in relation to the proposed flood relief scheme in Springfield/Clonlara, with funding provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The current position is as follows:
CCC has been in contact with land owners affected by the proposals and has consulted with local residents and relevant statutory bodies. The Council submitted the works for planning permission, which was granted by An Bord Pleanala in November 2020. Since then detailed design has been ongoing and is now substantially complete, with some final additional Ground Investigations ongoing, which are to be completed and reviewed in advance of the projected construction start date of Q2 this year, with the construction works being carried out by the OPW as contractor for the Local Authority.
