Dundalk Flood Relief Scheme (FRS)
Waves crashing against the existing Blackrock sea wall on the promenade
Flood event on agricultural lands in Dundalk.
A flood event inundating roads.
Introduction
In 2012, to address flooding issues nationally, the Office of Public Works (OPW) commissioned and completed Catchment and Flood Risk Management (CFRAM) studies covering the entire country reviewing 300 flood-prone sites. An output of the flood study identified 118 at-risk areas, including Dundalk/Blackrock and the associated impacts of flooding. The plan also set out the measures and policies to be pursued in order to achieve the most cost effective and sustainable management of flood risk.
As part of the Government’s National Development plan to 2030, €1.3 billion has been committed to the development of flood relief measures across Ireland.
Post this commitment, a steering group was established between the OPW and Louth County Council to progress a flood relief scheme to alleviate the risk of flooding for the communities of Dundalk, and Blackrock. In August 2020, Binnies/NOD were appointed Consultants to develop a scheme that is technically, socially, environmentally and socially acceptable.
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This website will be updated on a regular basis as the progress progresses and activities are undertaken on site. The public are encouraged to review this website regularly for the latest updates.
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Latest Updates
Updates / 11th June 2025
The Site Investigations for the Dundalk and Blackrock area commenced in June 2025, with IGSL contracted and actively working on site since then. To date, the majority of slit trenches, window sampling, dynamic probes and trial pits have been completed. IGSL are now progressing to the next phase of works including borehole investigations.
We would like to thank all those supporting our ongoing surveys and to those who have assissted in granting access to your lands.
Upcoming Site Investigations
Updates / May 22, 2025
We would like to inform you that Site Investigations are due to commence in Dundalk and Blackrock in the upcoming weeks. IGSL are working on behalf of the Engineering Consultants (Binnies / Nicholas O’Dwyer Joint Venture) appointed by Louth County Council for the Dundalk/Blackrock Flood Relief Scheme and will conduct the works, starting on the 9th of June and continuing throughout the summer.
Site Investigations are necessary to inform the potential development of future flood defences in the surrounding area and provide valuable informations about the land, soil, water conditions, and existing infrastructures in an area before designing flood protection measures.
We would be very grateful if you could support our survey by granting access to your land.
Updates / May 2, 2025
The Project Team has completed the final Options Development Report for the Ardee Flood Relief Scheme. Niether of the preferred options were found to be cost beneficial and so progression of the Ardee Flood Relief Scheme is now closed. However, LCC proposes to carry out some flood relief measures through the Roads Programme and Minor Works Programme. These measures will provide some flood relief benefit to a number of properties that remain at risk.
Newsletters
Project newsletters are now available to view from the News page. The most recent newsletter can also be found below:
Newsletter no.10 provides updates on the Progress being made in terms of optioneering, ecological surveys apprasial, archaeology and Site Investigations for the Dundalk Flood Relief Schemes.
Newsletters provide information on recent activities and other relevant information. If you would be interested to be added to the mailing list, please refer to Website Updates & Mailing List heading at the bottom of this home page.
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