Seán Sherlock
Ceist:470. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the flood relief works for Glanmire, Cork city. [44001/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 8 September 2022
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Freagraí scríofa
The Glashaboy River Flood Relief Scheme at Glanmire / Sallybrook, Cork is being progressed by Cork City Council. The Office of Public Works (OPW) in partnership with Cork City Council are engaging proactively to progress the flood relief scheme.
The Glashaboy River Flood Relief Scheme was confirmed in January 2021 by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 to 1995. The scheme is being funded from the €1.3 billion in flood relief measures under the National Development Plan to 2030, as part of Project Ireland 2040. Provision for the total project budget for this scheme is included in the Office of Public Works multi annual capital allocation.
The Flood Relief Scheme will protect 103 properties from a significant risk of flooding.
Following the procurement process to appoint a contractor for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme, Cork City Council is now not in a position to award the construction contract, due to a change in circumstances in the market. However, Cork City Council in partnership with the OPW will proceed to issue new Tender Documents as soon as possible and is working with key project partners to minimise the overall delay in the completion of these works.