OPW rejects alternative Cork flood plans

The OPW has again insisted its €140m flood defence proposal for Cork City is the only viable solution to protect the city despite calls for a more balanced approach.

It said proposals which emerged from an international design competition for the Morrison’s Island area — one of the city centre’s flood-prone zones — will not provide protection from the type of flooding experienced in the area.

Save Cork City, which is leading opposition to the OPW’s proposals, said it will continue its campaign and will encourage politicians to call for alternative plans.