OPW to undertake major flood prevention study

A BARRAGE, similar to one on London’s Thames, may have to be built in Cork harbour to protect the city from flooding as a result of global warming.

The suggestion came yesterday from the most senior engineer in Cork, as it emerged that the Office of Public Works (OPW) is about to undertake a major flood prevention study the first of its type in the country.

Cork county engineer Ned Flynn said that a barrage may have to be built at Roche's Point, which will protect the city and communities in the lower harbour such as Crosshaven, Carrigaline, Passage West, Monkstown and Ringaskiddy.