It is understood that the spiralling cost of building and other inflationary impacts have caused difficulties in appointing a successful contractor

As differences of opinion continue to be fought over how various areas of Cork city can be protected from severe flooding, Amy Nolan takes a look at the current status of the city’s main schemes and what their implementation would mean for the city in their overall impact

The update follows a question submitted by Independent councillor Mick Finn who enquired about the current status of the project ahead of a city council meeting earlier this week

Concerns have been voiced in recent days about the viability of the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme in Glanmire, with construction inflation cited as a reason the scheme might not go ahead

Contracts had been due to be signed, with work expected to begin within weeks, on the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme in Glanmire, but the preferred bidder has raised concerns at the impact construction inflation may have upon delivery of the scheme.

Cork City Council recently issued pre-qualification tender documents for the Morrisons Island Public Realm and Flood Defence Project.

Cork City North-East councillor Ger Keohane said the works will greatly alleviate worry for local home owners.

Site clearance works will be carried out in the coming weeks, February 2022, and will require some tree felling.

In a statement today, a spokesperson for the Department said has now “agreed to consent to an order for further public consultation”

Local councillor Danny Collins welcomed the news but stressed the work needs to be carried out as soon as possible. 

ROADS and parking areas along low-lying quays in Cork city centre may suffer localised flooding during expected high tides on Tuesday, December 7.

The €20m flood defence scheme for Blackpool has been approved by the Minister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath. Mr McGrath gave formal consent on Thursday for the project to be referred to the Office of Public Works for appraisal.

Funding has yet to be secured for additional repair works to prevent further flooding at the Atlantic Pond. Cork City Council announced last September that works would be undertaken at the Atlantic Pond to prevent flooding in future.