Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 November 2023
34. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when the flood relief scheme in Knocklofty, Tipperary, will be completed; and the estimated cost for these works. [48853/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works (OPW) has recommended the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for the town of Knocklofty 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 OPW, 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 Knocklofty 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 €400,000 and the programme for this scheme to be completed by the early part of 2026 is subject to many risks. The funding for this scheme is available from the Government's €1.3bn for flood relief measures under the National Development Plan.
