Dutch ‘future-proofing’ of Cork flood relief plan proposed

Cork’s €140m flood relief project should be future-proofed by Dutch engineers who are world experts in flood scheme design.

Dutch ‘future-proofing’ of Cork flood relief plan proposed

That call came after hundreds of people formed a human chain in Cork City over the weekend and boats gathered on the River Lee in protest against the Office of Public Works’ (OPW) anti-flooding plans for the city.

Councillor Tim Brosnan, who is not associated with the Save Cork City campaign, expressed concerns that the OPW is “in a mad rush to pour concrete everywhere” and that the plans could be “too short-term in outlook”.

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