Plans for €6m Morrison’s Island flood defence go on display

Plans for flood defences to protect one of Cork City’s most flood-prone areas as part of a major public realm upgrade have gone on public display.

The €6m Morrison’s Island project, which aims to blend the first flood defences to be delivered as part of the OPW’s €140m Lower Lee flood relief scheme into an enhanced south-facing quayside streetscape between Parnell Bridge and Parliament Bridge, will include a viewing platform over the river Lee, three new public plazas, and a mini-boardwalk.

Lord Mayor Cllr Tony Fitzgerald said the proposals will revamp the area.