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Minor Works - Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme

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: 02/04/2024

Local Authority Project Location Project Details Approved Funding (€) Approval Year
Cork County Council Riverstick Replacement of Ballady Culvert 81,000 2012
Cork County Council Clonakility Channel capacity improvements 350,000 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 Inchigeelagh Selectively clear bank side trees & shrubs Clear river bed material 22,500 2016
Cork County Council Midleton Northern Relief Road Study 19,000 2013
Cork County Council N71 Cork Road Skibbereen The replacement of a culvert & upgrade piping systems. 41,211 2022
Cork County Council Youghal Front Beach Phase 1A – Refurbish Sea Wall 18,000 2010
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 Lower Adamstown Ballinhassig Replace culvert under R613 with a Section 50 compliant culvert. 40,000 2021
Cork County Council Rossa Rd Skibbereen Upgrade of the Rossa Road culvert trash screen & inlet chamber 37,350 2020
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 Kilumney Village Study 27,000 2018
Cork County Council Crookstown Permanent flood walls & embankments 318,600 2010
Cork County Council Carrigtohill Carrigtohill Flood Risk Assessment Study 72,000 2011
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 Ballingeary & Inchigeelagh River cleaning & maintenance works 40,000 2011
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 Pilmore Sluice Youghal Repair / replacement of sluice gate & associated works 34,392 2021
Cork County Council Kilmacahill Cloyne Replacement of culverts and works to watercourses 8,100 2012
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 Bandon River Bandon Town Tree Cutting 27,000 2011
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 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 Roches Point Sea Wall Detailed Design & Construction of a Toe Wall to stabilize existing sea wall 68,445 2022
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 Ballinacurra Installation of debris screen 5,880 2010
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 Ballinacurra Works-River Flood Protection from Coolea Road to downstream of Kilnamartyra Road Bridge Installation of debris screen 18,000 2009
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 Bantry Interim Works Works- mobile pumps, sump chambers, sealing gullies, non-return valves, large sandbags & associated works 101,578 2021
Cork County Council River Ilen Skibbereen River cleaning 10,000 2011
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 Ballymakeera Sand bag flood defence structure 187,248 2018
Cork County Council Durrus Pre-School ,The Pavillion (IPP) 15,366 2023
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 Crookstown Storm water pumping station, new drainage pipes & associated works 295,027 2021
Cork County Council N71 Cork Road Skibbereen Replace the existing culvert & upgrade of existing piped system 237,009 2018
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 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 Ballymakeery / Ballyvourney Removal of overhanging growth & other obstacles to river for 3.4 miles from Ballyvourney Bridge downstream 10,000 2012
Cork County Council River Ilen Skibbereen Replace the 36m of culvert in private lands 72,000 2015
Cork County Council Glashaboy River River cleaning works only to improve hydraulic capacity 36,000 2012
Cork County Council Garranachole Castletownroche Installation of gully trap and perforated drainage pipes & associated works 22,500 2021
Cork County Council Skibbereen Flood Risk Assessment & Management Study – Ilen Catchment 120,000 2010
Cork County Council Liscarroll Extensive river cleaning & cutting back of all overgrowth along the river banks 28,350 2020
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 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 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 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 The Glen Glenbrook Passage West Study & remedial works 99,000 2010
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