Dredging on the Bandon River set to go ahead in the first half of 2015

Dredging on The Bandon River

The OPW are set to dredge the Bandon River during the first half of 2015. A €10 million Flood Relief Scheme is being advanced by the OPW in partnership with Cork County Council for Bandon Town.

This scheme will help alleviate serious flooding of Bandon Town. It has taken a number of years for the scheme to go through feasibility, planning & procurement processes and construction prior to becoming operational.

There are 5 distinct stages involved in OPW Flood Relief Schemes;
Stage 1: Feasibility & Preferred Option Selection.
Stage 2: Environmental Assessment & Planning.
Stage 3: Detailed design, tender process & award of construction contract.
Stage 4 & 5: Construction & Handover.

The following Consultancy Firms were appointed in November 2011 by the OPW to advance the Bandon Flood Relief Scheme; Byrne Looby Partners Water Services Ltd. in association with JBA Consulting – Engineering Consultants. Ryan Hanley in partnership with McCarthy Keville O'Sullivan Ltd. - Environmental Consultants.

Public Exhibition Documents are available for all to view on the following website http://www.bandonfloodwarning.ie/bandonfloodrelief.htm