Cork City flood scheme could start construction this autumn 

The project, running from Parliament Bridge to Parnell Bridge, has been designed to remove an estimated 80% of the tidal flood threat to city centre businesses

A computer-generated image of the proposed new Parnell Plaza area just off the South Mall which will be delivered under the Morrison's Island scheme.

Construction could start this autumn on a delayed €6m public realm upgrade and flood defence scheme along some of Cork's most flood-prone city quays.

Cork City Council has issued pre-qualification tender documents for its Morrison’s Island public realm and flood defence project – a scheme which was approved by councillors in 2018 but which was delayed by legal challenge.