€26m flood relief scheme gets go ahead in Limerick city

It is estimated that construction will start in the first quarter of 2022 and will take approximately two years to complete.

Severe flooding in Limerick city in February 2014. Picture: Kieran Clancy

Planning has been granted for a €26m flood relief scheme for the King’s Island area of Limerick city.

An Bórd Pleanála gave the green light today for the scheme which has been designed to provide protection to 450 residential and 23 commercial properties.