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The Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme was introduced by the Office of Public Works in 2009. The purpose of the scheme is to provide funding to Local Authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies to address localised flooding and coastal protection problems within their administrative areas. The scheme generally applies where a solution can be readily identified and achieved in a short time frame.
Under the scheme, applications are considered for projects that are estimated to cost not more than €750,000 in each instance. Funding of up to 90% of the cost is available for approved projects. Applications are assessed by the OPW having regard to the specific economic, technical social and environmental criteria of the scheme, including a cost benefit ratio.
Works that are normally the responsibility of the local authorities will generally not be considered for OPW funding. Where such works would also mitigate the risk of flooding to properties, partial funding may be considered by OPW. The Local Authorities must be satisfied that the works will not have a significant impact on flood risk elsewhere. The commencement and progression of any works for which funding is approved is a matter for each Local Authority concerned.
The table below shows a list of minor works projects for which funding has been approved. Minor Works Scheme Explanatory Leaflets and Application Forms can be found on gov.ie
Last Updated: 01/04/2025
| Local Authority | Project Location | Project Details | Approved Funding (€) | Approval Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork County Council | Skibbereen | Flood Risk Assessment & Management Study – Ilen Catchment | 120,000 | 2010 |
| Cork County Council | Ballymakeera, Ballyvourney | Flood defence structure, with suitable impermeable barrier. Remedial works to 90m of an existing stone wall which will then form part of the flood defences thus removing the need for sandbags at this location. | 171,858 | 2023 |
| Cork County Council | Gortroe Youghal | Install new drain & deepen and clean existing one Deepening of existing stream channel for 900m | 13,500 | 2009 |
| Cork County Council | Castlemartyr | Cork County Council intend to lower the embankment at agreed locations to allow flood water storage for larger events (R. Forrest Land). CCC propose to clean the Kiltha river channel – Any overhanging or fallen trees in the river channel that are an obstruction to flow should be removed. CCC are proposing to conduct river dredging (20m u/s of Factory Bridge to 20m d/s of N25 Bridge). | 81,844 | 2024 |
| Cork County Council | Youghal Front Beach | Phase 1A – Refurbish Sea Wall | 18,000 | 2010 |
| Cork County Council | Ballinacurra | Works-River Flood Protection from Coolea Road to downstream of Kilnamartyra Road Bridge Installation of debris screen | 18,000 | 2009 |
| Cork County Council | Liscarroll | Extensive river cleaning & cutting back of all overgrowth along the river banks | 28,350 | 2020 |
| Cork County Council | Ballymakeery / Ballyvourney | Removal of overhanging growth & other obstacles to river for 3.4 miles from Ballyvourney Bridge downstream | 10,000 | 2012 |
| Cork County Council | Gortroe Youghal | Install new drain & deepen and clean existing one Deepening of existing stream channel for 900m | 45,000 | 2010 |
| Cork County Council | Bantry, the Quays, Wolfe Tone Square South & New Street | Proposal to provide Flood barriers at each of the 32 no. doors to prevent water entering properties during flood events. | 71,582 | 2024 |
| Cork County Council | Glashaboy River | River cleaning works only to improve hydraulic capacity | 36,000 | 2012 |
| Cork County Council | Kilmacahill Cloyne | Replacement of culverts and works to watercourses | 8,100 | 2012 |
| Cork County Council | Garranachole Castletownroche | Installation of gully trap and perforated drainage pipes & associated works | 22,500 | 2021 |
| Cork County Council | Crookstown | Storm water pumping station, new drainage pipes & associated works | 295,027 | 2021 |
| Cork County Council | Bandon River Bandon Town | Tree Cutting | 27,000 | 2011 |
| Cork County Council | Inchigeelagh | Selectively clear bank side trees & shrubs Clear river bed material | 22,500 | 2016 |
| Cork County Council | Coachford Village | Culverts are old, under capacity and sections are in bad repair. Study required to investigate the flooding mechanisms, improve capacity and what remedial works are needed to the existing culverts | 36,000 | 2023 |
| Cork County Council | Bantry Interim Works | Additional funding for works- mobile pumps, sump chambers, sealing gullies, non-return valves, large sandbags & associated works | 82,339 | 2022 |
| Cork County Council | St. Colum’s Community Hall Ballylickey | Construct flood defence wall around the community hall, including slot in flood barriers at access points | 18,000 | 2017 |
| Cork County Council | Ballintubber | To complete the laying 940mm of 450mm diameter pipe from the northern boundary of the nursery (Irish Plant Propagation Ltd) to the outfall to existing stream approximately 940m south. | 126,499 | 2022 |
| Cork County Council | Bantry Interim Works | Works- mobile pumps, sump chambers, sealing gullies, non-return valves, large sandbags & associated works | 101,578 | 2021 |
| Cork County Council | Riverstick & Environs | Channel Capacity Improvements & Localised Permanent Flood Defences: Clear trees/scrub/gravel along river for 5 miles/ Clean and deepen river/ Construct embankments to protect water treatment plant | 90,000 | 2010 |
| Cork County Council | N71 Cork Road Skibbereen | Replace the existing culvert & upgrade of existing piped system | 237,009 | 2018 |
| Cork County Council | Baurnahulla_Drimoleague, P47 K772 | To mitigate flood risk by severing the hydraulic connection between the septic tank and the river if it exists. A CCTV survey to ascertain the tanks integrity. If required, the tank and pipework will be replaced. A non-return value and a permanent sump will be constructed. Ramped entrance to the driveway, banked back to earthen embankments | 22,615 | 2022 |
| Cork County Council | Ballybrack Stream Douglas | Installation of trash screen and reinforced concrete substructure and ancillary works /Replacement of under sized culvert under Church Street | 304,200 | 2010 |
| Cork County Council | Pilmore Cottages, Youghal | Coastal Erosion Risk Management Study prior to funding application for structural measures to prevent or mitigate erosion | 135,000 | 2023 |
| Cork County Council | Carrigtohill | Carrigtohill Flood Risk Assessment Study | 72,000 | 2011 |
| Cork County Council | Roches Point Sea Wall | Detailed Design & Construction of a Toe Wall to stabilize existing sea wall | 68,445 | 2022 |
| Cork County Council | Killeagh | Cork County Council propose river cleaning (1,100m approx.) to include tree cutting and removal of overhanging trees and branches, vegetation removal downstream of N25 bridge, and compound channel downstream of N25 to Greenway Bridge. | 73,125 | 2024 |
| Cork County Council | Ballymakeera, Ballyvourney | Flood defence structure, with suitable impermeable barrier. Remedial works to 90m of an existing stone wall which will then form part of the flood defences thus removing the need for sandbags at this location. | 151,847 | 2024 |
| Cork County Council | Finure-Guileen Cliff | Progress project to detailed design and construction stage for cliff stabilisation works to include fill with rock armour protection at the toe and associated works. | 495,000 | 2024 |
| Cork County Council | Ballintubber | Lay 940mm of 450mm diameter pipe from the northern boundary of the nursery (Irish Plant Propagation Ltd) to the outfall to existing stream approximately 940m south | 225,361 | 2022 |
| Cork County Council | Coachford, Co. Cork | Additional survey work required that will include a topographical survey of the river/stream courses and CCTV survey of the existing culverts. | 30,420 | 2024 |
| Cork County Council | Durrus Pre-School ,The Pavillion (IPP) | Proposal is to provide Flood barriers at each of 8 no. doors to prevent water entering the pre-school during flood events. | 15,366 | 2023 |
| Cork County Council | Bayview B&B, Glandore | Stabilize the cliff face with ground anchors and to protect against erosion with a sprayed concrete covering. | 225,353 | 2022 |
| Cork County Council | Kilmore, Ballinspittle, Kinsale | Replacement of culvert with Section 50 compliant culvert. Review impact of 600mm culvert through the GAA pitches. | 150,000 | 2023 |
| Cork County Council | Lower Adamstown Ballinhassig | Replace culvert under R613 with a Section 50 compliant culvert. | 40,000 | 2021 |
| Cork County Council | The Glen Glenbrook Passage West | Study & remedial works | 99,000 | 2010 |
| Cork County Council | N71 Cork Road Skibbereen | The replacement of a culvert & upgrade piping systems. | 41,211 | 2022 |
| Cork County Council | Ballinveltig Curragheen Bridge | Replace the existing double culvert with one large culvert of equal width & height Construct an overflow culvert downstream & a land drain | 180,000 | 2017 |
| Cork County Council | Kilumney Village | Study | 27,000 | 2018 |
| Cork County Council | Crookstown | Permanent flood walls & embankments | 318,600 | 2010 |
| Cork County Council | Roches Point Sea Wall | Detailed Design & Construction of a Toe Wall to stabilize existing sea wall | 9,654 | 2023 |
| Cork County Council | Midleton Northern Relief Road | Study | 19,000 | 2013 |
| Cork County Council | Ballymakeera | Sand bag flood defence structure | 187,248 | 2018 |
| Cork County Council | Ballingeary & Inchigeelagh | River cleaning & maintenance works | 40,000 | 2011 |
| Cork County Council | Cape Clear Island South Harbour | 162,900 | 2024 | |
| Cork County Council | River Ilen Skibbereen | Replace the 36m of culvert in private lands | 72,000 | 2015 |
| Cork County Council | Riverstick | Replacement of Ballady Culvert | 81,000 | 2012 |
| Cork County Council | Ballinacurra | Installation of debris screen | 5,880 | 2010 |
| Cork County Council | Inchigeelagh | Selectively clear bankside trees & scrub Selectively clear islands where impeding flows to mean low water level | 45,000 | 2012 |
| Cork County Council | Pilmore Sluice Youghal | Repair / replacement of sluice gate & associated works | 34,392 | 2021 |
| Cork County Council | Clonakility | Channel capacity improvements | 350,000 | 2010 |
| Cork County Council | River Ilen Skibbereen | River cleaning | 10,000 | 2011 |
| Cork County Council | Rossa Rd Skibbereen | Upgrade of the Rossa Road culvert trash screen & inlet chamber | 37,350 | 2020 |
| Cork County Council | Ballingeary | Tree & shrub removal from Inchinossig Bridge to the Bunsheelin River, on Bunsheelin River from GAA pitch to confluence with the River Lee & in an area known as “The Ford” | 22,500 | 2016 |
| Cork County Council | Skibbereen | Flood Risk Assessment & Management Study – Ilen Catchment River Ilen Catchment Flood Risk Assessment & Management Study: Feasbility Study & Preparation of Draft Flood Risk Plan Flood Plain & Channel Survey | 119,000 | 2011 |
| Cork County Council | Ballintubber | Lay 940mm of 450mm diameter pipe from the northern boundary of the nursery (Irish Plant Propagation Ltd) to the outfall to existing stream approximately 940m south | 346,500 | 2018 |