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Cork flood defence: Campaign against ‘experiment that is likely to fail’ continues

A new report on Cork’s complex groundwater conditions casts further doubt on the OPW’s contentious €140m flood relief plans, writes Eoin English.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2019

Cost of Cork tidal barrier ‘overestimated by €200m’

The Office of Public Works has overestimated the cost of building a tidal barrier in Cork Harbour by at least €200m, which proves the scheme should not be discounted on cost grounds, a new independent report has claimed.

Tue, 08 May, 2018

Cork flood barrier is 'safer solution' that 'can be built in two years', claim campaigners

A tidal barrier like those protecting New Orleans could be built in Cork for €140m, an independent report suggests.

Thu, 05 Oct, 2017

Group backs Cork tidal barrier for €140m

A tidal barrier like those protecting New Orleans could be built in Cork for €140m, an independent report suggests.

Thu, 05 Oct, 2017