Project Timeframe

Stage 1 – Preliminary 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 Crossmolina;
• Develop and identify a preferred scheme for Crossmolina, including the preparation of a cost benefit assessment for the preferred scheme

Stage 2 – Exhibition

• Prepare scheme documentation and presentations.
• Arrange Public Exhibition.
• Ensure Public Exhibition is sufficiently advertised, so that all interested parties have an opportunity to attend and submit their observations.
• Prepare and issue letters and interference notices to statutory bodies, stakeholders, and landowners.
• Allow time for all interested parties to review the documentation, raise questions, and issue their comments. 
• Compose a Public Exhibition Report. 

Stage 3 – Detailed Design

• To undertake and complete the detailed design of the final preferred scheme; taking into account comments and observations received at Public Exhibition Stage. 

Stages 4 – Scheme Confirmation

• Prepare and submit scheme documents for Confirmation by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. 
• The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform procure consultants to carry out an independent review of the proposed scheme, and carry out one final public consultation. 

Stages 5 – Construction and Handover of Works

• Provide ongoing detailed design as required during the construction phase;
• Supervise the construction of the works;
• Supervise the contract
• Commissioning of the completed works
• Preparation of final accounts