Contracts signed for long-awaited Glanmire flood scheme

Construction works are expected to start in early July and continue for 32 months

The scheme has been planned since 2012, when flood waters destroyed homes and businesses in the Glanmire and Sallybrook areas. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

The contract for the long-awaited flood relief scheme for Glanmire has been signed, with work to get under way in early July.

The project has been awarded to Sorensen Civil Engineering Ltd and will include an upgrading of the Hazelwood junction in Glanmire as part of the works.