Background Information

Nicholas O’Dwyer Limited (NOD) has been commissioned to carry out the Wexford Town and Environs Flood Relief Scheme (FRS) by Wexford County Council (WCC), working in partnership with the Office of Public Works (OPW).

The objective of Wexford Town and Environs Flood Relief Scheme project is the identification, design, and submission (for planning consent) of a Flood Relief Scheme, that is technically, socially, environmentally, and economically acceptable, to alleviate the risk of flooding to the Community of Wexford Town and Environs to a determined Standard of Protection, and to procure, manage and oversee the construction of that Scheme. The project consists of five stages, e.g. preliminary design, detailed design, tendering, construction and handover.

Wexford Town is a medieval town constructed on the estuary of River Slaney, on the west side of Wexford Harbour. Home to notable landmarks as the historic Selskar Abbey, the acclaimed National Opera House, and the Irish National Heritage Park, the town invites visitors to explore its unique heritage. North of Wexford Harbour is the Wexford Railway Station. Wexford Railway Station is part of the Irish Rail's Network. The Dublin-Rosslare line was constructed in the 1870's and follows the coastline through the town.

Flooding from both watercourses and coastal areas at Wexford Town has occurred on several occasions in the recent past which caused significant damage to houses. Noted recent flood events include:

• October 2023
• December 2021
• August 2012
• November 2009
• October 2004

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