Construction Set to Begin on Flood Relief Scheme for Limerick’s King’s Island

2nd September 2024

A flood relief scheme for Limerick’s King’s Island has moved a step further Credit: Afloat

Construction of a flood relief scheme for Limerick’s King’s Island has moved a step further.

Works may start this autumn, and will take an estimated two years to complete, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) Kieran O’Donnell has announced today (Mon Sept 2).

His office has given approval to Limerick City and County Council to initiate the appointment of a contractor.

The scheme will protect 528 homes and businesses from “significant flooding” by the end of 2026, he says.

OPW Minister Kieran O'Donnell (above) has announced approval for Limerick City & County Council to commence the appointment of a contractor for the construction of the Kings Island Flood Relief Scheme

As Afloat reported in February, the scheme design for the King’s Island project consists of the construction of new earthen flood embankments, new walls, repairs and upgrades to existing quay walls.

There will also be pavement improvements and public realm works, drainage and utility works, conservation mitigation, archaeological mitigation and ecological mitigation, he says.

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