2016 end date for €3m Cork flood prevention works

A flood prevention scheme, which could cost up to €3 million, should be completed in Glanmire by 2016, according to consultants designing project.

Around 60 households and dozens of businesses were flooded on June 28, 2012, resulting in insurance claims which are estimated to be around €6m.

Ken Leahy, project manager with Arup Consulting Engineers, said it was hoped to have designs for a preferred scheme in place by July, at which point further public consultations will take place.