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Press Statement - Blackpool FRS - OPW Response
The Office of Public Works, along with a multi-disciplinary team, has done extensive work over the last nine years to analyse, assess and model the flood risk in Blackpool, and has considered a wide range of options for managing the significant risk posed to property and people.
River Bride (Blackpool) Certified Drainage Scheme – Update
On March 11th 2021, The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr. Michael McGrath T.D. announced his consent to proceed with the Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme in Cork City.
Minister McGrath approves the Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme
On March 11th 2021, The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr. Michael McGrath T.D. announced his consent to proceed with the Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme in Cork City.
Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme - Submission for Ministerial Confirmation
The Office of Public Works through the Arterial Drainage Acts has submitted the proposal for the Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal Confirmation.
Blackpool Flood Relief Scheme - Public Exhibition
In accordance with the ARTERIAL DRAINAGE ACTS 1945 and 1995, the Office of Public Works in Ireland is bringing forward a proposed Flood Relief Scheme for part of the River Bride, Blackpool, Co. Cork and its tributaries for the purpose of preventing or substantially reducing the periodical localised flooding of lands in the area of that watercourse.
Lower Lee FRS Constraints Study
The Constraints Study report for the Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme is now available in the project documents.
Lower Lee Public Information Day No.2
A Public Information Days for the Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme (including Blackpool and Ballyvolane) was held in Cork City Hall Civic Offices foyer on Tuesday 29th July 2014 from 2pm to 9pm.
Lower Lee Public Information Day No. 1
The first two planned Public Information Days for the Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme (including Blackpool) was held in Cork City Hall Civic Offices foyer on Wednesday 17th July 2013 from 3pm to 9pm.