Athy Flood Relief Scheme

Kildare County Council (KCC) and the Office of Public Works (OPW) have enlisted the services of RPS to undertake the comprehensive design of a Flood Relief Scheme for Athy. The initiative stems from the South-East Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study conducted in 2017, wherein Athy emerged as an Area for Further Assessment (AFA). The study conclusively recommended the implementation of a flood relief scheme, deeming it both viable and effective for the community.

Athy, situated along the River Barrow, has a history of recurrent flooding events originating from the River Barrow itself and its tributaries. Areas affected by flooding include Corran Ard Estate, R417, Monasterin Road and various roads and fields in the vicinity of the town.

Saint Joseph's Terrace Lower Rathstewart 2009 (http://www.athyphotos.gallery/rathstewart.html)

The primary objectives of this undertaking are:

The identification, design, and submission (for Planning or Confirmation) of a flood relief scheme, that is technically, socially, environmentally, and economically acceptable, to alleviate the risk of flooding to the community of Athy,
And to procure, manage and oversee the construction of that Scheme.

This scheme will be implemented in five different stages over a nine-year period. These stages include:

Identification and Development of a Preferred Scheme
Planning / Development Consent
Detailed Construction Design, Work Packages and Tenders for Contracts
Construction
Handover of Works

Stage I is currently ongoing having commenced in October 2023.

This website has been set up to provide information to anyone who is interested in the scheme and to keep you informed of the project’s progress.

Latest News

See the latest news on the project here.

Constraints Report

The Constraints Report is now available to read here .

Project Newsletter

The latest Project Newsletter is available here.

Ground Investigation Surveys

Preliminary Ground Investigation to assess existing ground conditions is planned to be carried out January to March 2025.