Huge barrier-type structure to stem the flow of flood water in Cork City

Huge barrier-type structure to stem the flow of flood water in Cork City
Huge barrier-type structure to stem the flow of flood water in Cork City

A huge river barrier-type structure will be built west of Cork City to control the flow of flood water into the south channel of the river Lee.

Details of the huge structure, which has been earmarked for construction close to the weir at Carrigrohane, is one of several engineering solutions proposed under the €140m Cork City flood defence plan unveiled for public consultation yesterday.

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