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OPW Response to the Lee Engineering and Environment Forum (LEEF) views of the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme
5th February 2021
This is an Opinion Piece by Dr. John Martin, Principal Officer in OPW Flood Project Management Services, as published in The Echo, 5th February 2021.
Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme - Animation
24th November 2020
This is an information video showing the flood relief scheme proposed for Cork City.
Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme Brochure
26th November 2019
This illustrated brochure gives a comprehensive overview of the scheme. It is also available in hard copy from City Hall, the City Library and all libraries within the city catchment area including Ballincollig.
Statement on Tidal Barrier Option issued by LLFRS
30th October 2019
In response to social media queries in relation to the potential viability of a tidal barrier, this project statement clearly sets out why a tidal barrier is neither required or appropriate for Cork at this time.
OPW presentation to Cork City Council Members
16th September 2019
The OPW presented their plans on the Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme to Cork City Council members alongside a presentation by Cork City Council officials on the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme.
OPW Publishes Report on Public Consultation on Cork City Flood Relief Scheme
6th December 2017
The Public Exhibition Report which outlines the statutory public consultation process for the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme has been published. The report highlights and addresses the main issues that arose during the Public Exhibition period.
OPW presentation to Cork City Council members
13th November 2017
The OPW presented their plans on the Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme to Cork City Council members alongside a presentation by Cork City Council officials on the Morrison’s Island Public Realm Project incorporating Integrated Flood Defences which is being advanced by the Council.
OPW presentation to Joint Oireachtas Committee on Culture, Heritage and Gaelteacht
18th October 2017
The OPW presented their plans on the Lower Lee (Flood Relief) Scheme to the Oireachtas Committee
OPW presentation to Lord Mayor
10th March 2017
The OPW presented their plans on the Lower Lee (Cork City) Flood Relief Scheme to the Lord Mayor.
OPW Response to the Lee Engineering and Environment Forum (LEEF) views of the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme
5th February 2021
This is an Opinion Piece by Dr. John Martin, Principal Officer in OPW Flood Project Management Services, as published in The Echo, 5th February 2021.
OPW presentation to Cork Chamber and Cork Business Association
9th March 2017
The OPW presented their plans for a viable, cost effective and sustainable flood relief scheme for Cork City to business representative bodies in Cork.
OPW extends deadline for submissions to Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme
9th February 2017
The deadline for submissions on the proposed Lower Lee (Cork City) Drainage Scheme has been extended to 7th April 2017.
OPW response to recent press coverage
2nd February 2017
OPW response to alternative plans proposed by the Save Cork City group.
