Parts of Glanmire flood prevention works to be finished by end of September, says council

When completed, it is anticipated the scheme will provide protection to up to 103 properties — 25 commercial premises and 78 houses

The engineering company Sorensen working in October 2023 on the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme in Glanmire. Quick-thinking Sorensen workers diverted flood waters during Storm Babet so they didn’t inundate the shopping centre and the adjacent Meadowbrook estate. Picture: Larry Cummins

Vital major flood prevention works in Glanmire should be completed by the end of next month, according to Cork City Council.

The long-mooted flood works will be essential in protecting many businesses and homes deluged there in June 2012, local figures have said.