Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022
432. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the engagement that he has had with Coirib go Cósta and Galway City Council in 2022 in relation to incorporating a cycle track into the planned Galway city flood relief scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30766/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraGalway City Council, as Project Sponsor and Contracting Authority, is leading the development of the Coirib go Cósta – Galway City Flood Relief Scheme, with technical advice and funding being provided by the Office of Public Works. The Steering Group for the Scheme meet on a monthly basis to discuss all aspects of the Scheme and my officials keep me apprised of progress on the scheme.
The primary objective of the Coirib go Cósta Project is to assess, design and deliver a viable, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable flood relief scheme for Galway City. The project has a preliminary total project budget estimate of €9.5m and when complete will protect over 940 properties in the Long Walk, Spanish Arch, Eglinton Canal, Merchants Quay, Raven Terrace, Salthill and Claddagh areas of Galway City from tidal and river flooding.
The scheme is currently in Stage one and the preliminary draft options for the scheme are programmed to be presented to the general public towards the end of this year. During the development of the scheme, ongoing consultation will take place with a view to maximise any mutual benefits that may emerge from the ongoing development of any advancing projects including the cycleway scheme.
This scheme represents a significant investment for Galway City, which will be undertaken with all due consideration for regulatory, planning, environmental and social constraints, while achieving the goal of delivering a viable, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable flood relief scheme for Galway City.
