News
Schedule of Work 3 Month Look Ahead
1st July 2024
Sorensen Civil Engineering, working on behalf of Cork City Council and the OPW, would like to update you on the planned work schedule for the next 3 months for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme.
Schedule of Work 3 Month Look Ahead
21st August 2023
Sorensen Civil Engineering, working on behalf of Cork City Council and the OPW, would like to update you on the planned work schedule for the next 3 months for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme.
Scheme Update - August 2023
3rd August 2023
The contract for the construction of the Glashaboy River (Glanmire/Sallybrook) Drainage Scheme has recently been awarded to Sorensen Civil Engineering Ltd. The scheme is funded by the OPW, and Cork City Council is acting as the client on its behalf.
Scheme Update - March 2023
27th March 2023
Cork City Council in partnership with the Office of Public Works (OPW) are engaging proactively to progress the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme for the Glanmire and Sallybrook areas.
Site Clearance Works to Commence
27th January 2022
It is expected that the main construction contractor for the flood relief scheme will be appointed in the first quarter of this year, with construction works shortly afterwards and continuing for 32 months.
Lord Mayor of Cork welcomes confirmation of the Glashaboy River (Glanmire/Sallybrook) Drainage Scheme
20th January 2021
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has confirmed the Glashaboy River (Glanmire/Sallybrook) Drainage Scheme.
Minister McGrath approves the Glashaboy River (Glanmire) Flood Relief Scheme
19th January 2021
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr. Michael McGrath T.D., is today delighted to announce his consent to proceed with the Glashaboy River Flood Relief Scheme at Glanmire / Sallybrook, Cork.
Japanese Knotweed Treatment 2020
November 2020
A fifth year of treatment of Japanese Knotweed (and other invasive species) was completed over August and September 2020.
Glashaboy Scheme Confirmation Update
July 2020
In October 2018, the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme was submitted by the Office of Public Works to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for formal Confirmation, under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts, accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Natura Impact Statement (NIS).
Japanese Knotweed Treatment
September 2019
A fourth year of treatment of Japanese Knotweed (and other invasive species) is underway along the Glashaboy River.
Japanese Knotweed Treatment
July 2019
A fourth year of treatment of Japanese Knotweed (and other invasive species) is planned to take place in August and September 2019.
Cork Boundary Change
April 2019
The Glashaboy and Douglas Flood Relief Scheme areas will transfer into the administrative area of Cork City Council, with effect from midnight on 31 May 2019, due to the boundary extension.
Japanese Knotweed Spraying
November 2018
Japanese Knotweed Ireland completed the third round of spraying in September 2018.
Confirmation Documents for Ministerial Approval
October 2018
The confirmation documents were sent for ministerial approval in October 2018.
Japanese Knotweed Spraying
September 2018
Japanese Knotweed Ireland will start on site in the week commencing the 10th of September 2018.
Tree Felling
May 2018
The tree felling works that consisted of tree cutting of individually identified trees has been completed.
Progress Bulletin
December 2017
Cork County Council have circulated a leaflet to addresses within the study area over the past few weeks.
Foul Flooding at Meadowbrook
November 2017
Irish Water is committed to developing a sustainable drainage solution for the Glanmire catchment.
Key Changes in Environmental Impact Statements introduced by Directive 2014/52/EU (EIA Directive)
November 2017
The new EIA Directive (2014/52/EU) amends the preceding EIA Directive (2011/92/EU) on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment.
Bridge Clearance Works
November 2017
Cork County Council have procured a contractor to carry out bridge clearance works at Glyntown Bridge.
Japanese Knotweed Treatment - Glashaboy FRS
May 2017
Cork County Council have sought tenders from a number of specialist Contractors to carry out Japanese Knotweed Advance Treatment Works along the Glashaboy River.
Glashaboy Drainage Scheme
April 2017
The Exhibition period for the Glashaboy Drainage Scheme is now complete.
Glashaboy River (Glanmire/Sallybrook) Drainage Scheme
November 2016
The Public Exhibition of the Glashaboy Drainage Scheme will be formally launched by Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief; Mr Seán Canney TD and Mayor of the County of Cork, Councillor Seamus McGrath on Monday, 21st November, 2016.
Site Investigation Works
September - October 2016
Priority Geotechnical Limited has been appointed to carry out a number of exploratory holes in the Glanmire area.
Topographic & CCTV Survey
August - September 2016
A topographic and CCTV surveyor Environmental Techniques in conjunction with 360Surveys has been appointed to capture a topographic survey of the River Channel and banks.
Interim Works - Marwood Bridges
August 2016
Works to remove two bridges at Marwood on the Glenmore stream, has been completed.
Japanese Knotweed Treatment
September 2016
Japanese Knotweed Advance Treatment Works will commence in September.
Interim Works at Riverstown Bridge and Glanmire Bridge
July 2016
The cleaning of Riverstown Bridge and Glanmire Bridge is now complete.
Interim Works at Copper Valley Estate
May 2016
Interim works were carrised out at Copper Valley Estate.
Interim Works at Riverstown Bridge
May 2016
Cleaning of Riverstown river bridge is scheduled for July subject to approval from Inland Fisheries Ireland.
Topographic and Drainage Survey - Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme
May 2016
A topographic and drainage survey will be carried out in the vicinity of Glanmire and Sallybrook, along the Glashaboy River and its tributaries by Environmental Techniques Ltd. over the coming weeks.
Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme Public Information Day No.2
The second Public Information Day for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme will be held in Sarsfield GAA Hall on Friday 20th February 2015 from 3pm to 9pm.
Glashaboy FRS Constraints Study
The Constraints Study report for the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme is now available in the downloads area.
Property Threshold Survey
12 January 2015
Cork County Council are currently carrying out property threshold surveys within the study area.
Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme Public Information Day No. 1
The first Public Information Day for the Glashaboy River (Glanmire/Sallybrook) Flood Relief Scheme will be held in Glanmire GAA Club on Tuesday 25th February 2014 from 3pm to 7pm.
