Stream Flood Alleviation Scheme is launched
THE start of construction of the Whitechurch Stream Flood Alleviation Scheme was launched on Wednesday by Mayor Emma Murphy and Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan, TD.
The scheme is the combined initiative of the Office of Public Works (OPW) and South Dublin County Council.
The Whitechurch Stream Flood Alleviation Scheme is designed to provide protect 52 properties against a significant flood event.
Due to residential homes and businesses being adversely affected by flooding over some years, this important Scheme is a welcome development for those families, businesses and wider community.
Speaking about the Government’s €4m investment in the Scheme’s construction, Minister O’Donovan said: “This Scheme will make a real difference to some fifty families and businesses that live with the risk and impact from flooding in this community by protecting them against significant flooding, along St. Enda’s Park and Whitechurch Road.
“I want to thank the local community for its constructive and valuable engagement to the scheme’s design and its patience during the design and planning process. I am delighted to announce that the OPW’s own staff will construct this scheme that I expect it to be substantially complete by the end of 2025.”
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