Dutch flood expert to assess Cork's €160m flood defence proposals

A Dutch flood expert will assess the OPW’s €160m flood defence proposals for Cork during a weekend symposium.

The visit by Erik Kraaij, the deputy director of the Dutch Flood Protection Programme, coincides with the launch of an exhibition of entries into an international architectural design competition which sought to reimagine the flood-prone Morrisson’s Island area if a tidal barrier was built in the lower harbour.

The Morrison’s Island International Design Competition was organised by Cork Architectural Association with the support of the Architectural Association of Ireland and the National Sculpture Factory, in associated with the Save Cork City campaign group.