Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 November 2023
33. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when the Holycross flood relief scheme in Tipperary will be completed; and the estimated cost for these works. [48852/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works (OPW) has recommended the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for the town of Holycross as a result of the work completed in the Suir Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study.
Tipperary County Council as the Lead Authority, with funding provided by the Government's €1.3bn investment in flood relief works under the National Development Plan, are currently advancing the Scheme through Stage 1. Consultants, Ayesa, have been appointed to develop and implement a Scheme that is technically, socially, environmentally and economically acceptable, with the objective of alleviating the risk of flooding in the Holycross area.
The proposed works are likely to include flood defence embankments, flood gates, floodwalls, river channel capacity improvements, local drainage improvements and upgrade(s) to culverts.
The Scheme has an estimated cost of €300,000 and is programmed to be complete in early 2026. The programme is subject to many risks associated with the delivery of schemes of this nature.
