Frequently Asked Questions
A: The scheme is being funded by the OPW. As part of the Government’s National Development Plan 2018-2027, almost €1 billion has been committed to the investment into flood relief measures across the country.
A: The scheme will improve the standard of flood protection for Ballina to protect against the 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP) (1 in 100 year) for fluvial (river) and 0.5% (1 in 200 year) for tidal flood events.
A: It is scheduled to be completed in 2030, if you would like a full breakdown of the timescale please go to the ‘Timeframe‘ section of the website.
A: Incorporation into public Realm has been being considered during all phases of the project. The raised plaza at Cathedral Road has been designed to incorporate public realm elements.
A: No, this will be a key consideration in our design. We will consider the impacts on Ballina as a whole, rather than focusing on the places that have flooded, to ensure that any works completed as part of this a scheme do not increase the flood risk to surrounding lands.
A: You can look at the flood maps on the OPW’s CFRAM website to see the flood extents for Ballina and other towns within the CFRAM study area http://www.floodinfo.ie/. Additionally, you can liaise with your local authority if you are concerned about flooding.
A: Environmental considerations are a high priority for the development of the Ballina FRS. The RPS Environmental Team have dealt with all relevant environmental issues as outlined in the EIAR.
A: The project website is continuously kept up to date and will remain so until the scheme is complete. It contains the latest news and a link to the planning application including the EIAR and NIS, which provide extensive technical and environmental information about the scheme. You can use the ‘Contact us’ page to ask a question, provide feedback, or register to receive project update emails.
A: The OPW provides advice for people whose properties and businesses are at risk of flooding. For more information, and to help you prepare, click here
