Introduction
Ballina Town has a long history of flooding. The main sources of flooding at Ballina are the high-water levels in the River Moy and also the inadequate conveyance capacities of the smaller stream channels and associated culverts along with their limited discharge capacities into the River Moy during high water levels. Properties located on Bachelor’s Walk, Arbuckle Row and Clare Street suffered extensive flood damage during the January 2014 and December 2015 flood events. Under the OPW CFRAM study, Ballina Town and its low-lying environs were identified as an Area for Further Assessment (AFA) in 2012 and subsequently a number of potential flood relief/protection measures were identified and assessed to be viable and effective to reduce flooding for the vulnerable properties located in Ballina Town (www.floodinfo.ie).
In February 2020, Mayo County Council in partnership with the OPW appointed RPS Consulting Engineers Ltd (a Tetra Tech Company) to further assess the CFRAM Study, identify options and prepare a detailed scheme for Ballina which is economically viable, socially acceptable and environmentally sustainable. The entire scheme will be implemented in five different stages with stage completed.
Stage II is currently nearing completion. A planning application for the proposed scheme was submitted to An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) in April 2025. On the 17th of October 2025, ACP approved the proposed development.
The CPO documentation was submitted to ACP in July, 2025 and the CPO was granted in December 2025.
Stage III which includes for the detailed design of the scheme and procurement has commenced and is expected to take approximately 12 – 18 months.
This website has been set up to provide information to members of the public and to keep you informed of the project's progress.
