Public and Stakeholder Engagement
The Project will include opportunities to participate in public engagement, as well as project information and updates on progress including through this website and events.
The public are encouraged to participate in Public Engagement days/events which will be held at various stages throughout the project.
Key Public Consultation Dates
Consultation Day 1 - CLOSED
Winter 2021
This consultation is now closed. You will shortly be able to formally provide your views on the scheme at the next Consultation Day.
In the meantime, you are welcome to email the project team at PortarlingtonFRS@binnies.com.
We want to consider all viewpoints in relation to the scheme, and this is your opportunity to take part at an early stage. Any time spent communicating your views is greatly appreciated.
To view a recording of this presentation please click on the video below.
Public Consultation Material
Opening PCD Printable Questionnaire
Barrow River Basin CFRMP (refer to page 86 for details of the proposed flood relief measures which will be subjected to further development as part of this project)
Consultation Day 2 - CLOSED
Thursday 24th of Novemeber 2022
This consultation is now closed. You will shortly be able to formally provide your views on the Scheme at the next Consultation Day.
In the meantime, you are welcome to email the project team at PortarlingtonFRS@binnies.com.
We invite residents, businesses and all interested parties to attend the second Public Consultation Day for the Portarlington Flood Relief Scheme. We gathered your feedback and initial views on the key issues the Scheme should address during Public Consultation Day no. 1 in winter 2021.
Have now your say on the emerging options to inform the identification and selection of a preferred scheme. We value all feedback and greatly appreciate any time spent communicating your views.
On the day, members of the project team will be present to discuss your views and a questionnaire will be available for you to express your viewpoints.
When: 24th November, 2.00pm - 7.00pm
Where: Portarlington Community Centre, Main Hall, Link Road
Public Consultation Material:
Public Consultation Day 2 Summary Report
Online Questionnaire:
Printable Questionnaire:
Consultation Day 3
Wednesday 13th of December 2023
Residents, businesses and all interested parties are invited to attend a Public Consultation Day where the Preferred Flood Relief Option for the Community of Portarlington will be presented. Members of the project teams from Laois County Council, the Office of Public Works, Binnies and Nicolas O’Dwyer, will be present on the day.
All feedback received during the Public Consultation Day on 13th of December 2023 and through the website will be used by the Project Team to finalise the development and design of the Scheme.
This questionnaire portal will remain live until the 26th of January aiming to gather as much feedback as possible to inform the Scheme’s Preferred Option.
When: 13th December, 2.30pm - 7.30pm
Where: Portarlington Library, Main Road,
R32 F9WF
Public Consultation Materials
Online Questionnaire (The questionnaire will close on the 26th January):
Printable Questionnaire: