Project Timeframe

Stage 1 – Scheme Development and Design

• Commission all required baseline surveys, including topographic, site investigation, environmental and ecological surveys;
• Identify and map the existing and potential future flood hazard and risk within the Study Area;
• Prepare Environmental Constraints Report;
• Carry out Appropriate Assessment Screening and Environmental Impact Assessment Screening;
• If required, prepare a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) and Environmental Impact Assessment Report;
• Identify viable structural and non-structural measures and options for the effective and sustainable management of flood risk in Portarlington;
• Develop and identify a preferred scheme for Portarlington, including the preparation of a cost benefit assessment for the preferred scheme.

Stage 2 – Planning Process

• Complete the necessary planning and any other statutory processes, to progress the preferred Scheme through Part 8 / Part 10 Planning under the Planning and Development Act 2000 or under Strategic Infrastructure, which may include:
  • Submission to An Bord Pleanála,
  • Public Display,
  • Oral Hearing,
  • CPO of lands required for the implementation of the preferred scheme,
  • Section 50 Consents etc.

Stage 3 – Detailed Construction Design and Tender

• To undertake and complete the detailed design of the final preferred scheme;
• Prepare the Scheme for Confirmation by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform;
• Prepare Contract Documents and undertake the procurement of a works contractor to construct the Scheme.

Stage 4 – Construction

• Provide ongoing detailed design as required during the construction phase;
• Supervise the construction of the works;
• Supervise the contract.

Stage 5 – Handover

• Commissioning of the completed works;
• Preparation of final accounts.