Progress on Mayo Flood Relief Scheme
The announcement was made in Ballina this morning.
The Ballina Flood Relief Scheme will be moving to detailed design stage.
The progress was confirmed by Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW).
Speaking in Ballina today, Minister Moran said: “I am very pleased to announce that commencing the detailed design for the €55m Ballina Flood Relief Scheme will allow for the appointment of contractors in 2027.” The news was also welcomed by Minister Dara Calleary.
“The scheme will provide protection for 297 properties at risk of flooding and allow for the town to embrace the potential of the River Moy.
Today’s announcement follows the planning approval for the scheme issued by An Coimisiún Pleanála in October. The submission for planning included a very detailed engineering analysis, environmental assessment and engagement with the public on the sources of flooding from Ballina’s rivers and the options to protect the town.
As part of the planning submission, a Marine Area Consent was obtained from the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA).
Kevin Kelly, chief executive, Mayo County Council, said: "I welcome the progress to date of this much anticipated flood relief scheme. Mayo County Council, as lead authority for this flood relief scheme, have recently secured planning approval and are currently within the Compulsory Purchase Order, CPO, process through An Coimisiún Pleanála. Progressing to stage 3 detailed design is a major step forward in the scheme.
“Mayo County Council, as the principal response agency for flood events, have dealt with numerous instances of flooding in Ballina town over the past number of years. Flooding has been a major barrier to development of the town core along the river.
“Completion of this scheme will allow developments to progress, providing much needed housing and commercial developments within the town centre.”
