Flooding at the Shannon Banks 04/03/2020
Flooding in Castletroy 04/03/2020
Flooding at UL Bohemians R.F.C 02/03/2020
Limerick City & Environs Flood Relief Scheme
Limerick City has been a victim of severe flooding many times in the past. Previous flooding events in the Limerick city area have caused millions of euros worth of damage. Flooding in Limerick is caused by both fluvial (stream/river) and coastal sources. Fluvial flooding occurs when riverbanks overflow their banks and the existing drainage systems lack the capacity to deal with the stormwater overflow. Coastal flooding is also a contributing factor; strong winds coupled with high tides have had a major impact on flooding in the area.
Limerick City & County Council as the Lead Authority, in partnership with the Office of Public Works (OPW) are now advancing with the Limerick City & Environs Flood Relief Scheme. The OPW has recommended the development of a Flood Relief Scheme for Limerick City & Environs as a result of the work completed in the Shannon Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study.
This Flood Relief Scheme is part of the €1bn National Fund announced by the Government for Flood Relief Schemes throughout the Country in May 2018.
Limerick City & County Council commissioned RPS in May 2021, to develop and implement a Flood Relief Scheme for Limerick City & Environs. The objective of the scheme is to alleviate the risk of flooding to the Community of Limerick City and environs by providing a scheme that is technically, socially, environmentally and economically acceptable.
Flooding in Corbally (02/03/2020)
The development of the Public Realm is a major component of the Flood Relief Scheme. Where feasible, greenways and pedestrian/cycle routes will be developed in conjunction with the flood defence and where appropriate, nature-based solutions and green infrastructure will be incorporated into the scheme.
As part of the Scheme development the design team will explore opportunities for “Quick Wins” and the early advancement of flood defences within the Public Realm and the Annacotty & Corbally Areas.
Limerick’s World-class Waterfront as part of the Public Realm development has been approved for support from the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/b0a35-revitalising-the-mid-west-obrien-announces-130-million-for-regeneration-projects/
This website has been set up to provide information to members of the public and to keep you informed of the project's progress.
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February 2024 Update: Geophysical Survey
A Geophysical Survey of the Limerick Flood Relief Scheme area is set to commence in early March 2024 click here for more details.
Project Newsletter
The latest Newsletter for December 2023 is available here .
September 2023 Update: Ground Investigation, Invasive Species Treatment, Surveys and more.
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Environmental Surveys January/February 2023
RPS is currently designing geotechnical investigations to inform the Limerick Flood Relief Scheme (FRS) design of options. Ecologists on behalf of RPS will be undertaking an Environmental Walkover survey on public and private lands within Limerick City & Environs from the 31/01/2023 to the 03/02/2023.
The survey comprises an visual inspection of the ecological habitats and species (invasive plant species, habitat, mammal, bird etc.) to assess their sensitivity to proposed geotechnical investigations.
The survey will take place within the following areas:
- Limerick City
- Corbally,
- Castletroy,
- Mount Shannon Road,
- Rosbrian Road,
- Ryedale,
- Old Dooradoyle Road,
- Drominagh,
- Shannon Fields
- Clare County
- Cloncarhee,
- Clonoughter
