OPW minister asks Blackpool flood relief scheme opponents to withdraw appeal

A local group is opposing work they say will result in more flooding and a loss of habitat for wildlife

The Bride River at Orchard Court, Blackpool, Cork, is set to be covered in concrete as part of the flood protection measures for Blackpool, Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

The minister for the Office of Public Works (OPW) has appealed to objectors to the Blackpool flood relief scheme to stand down and allow the scheme to proceed.

In recent weeks, an opposition group has voiced concerns about the scheme.