Cork council to consult army on contingency plans in case bridge into Cobh is damaged

A Defence Forces spokesman said that they have temporary bridges which are primarily designed for military use, but can be deployed under ‘aid to civil power’ in emergencies if requested by local authorities

The council was asked for its emergency plans if the more than 200-year-old bridge at Belvelly, outside Cobh, crumbles or is put out of use due to a crash. File picture: Eddie O'Hare

Cork County Council is to ask army engineers to examine contingency plans for a temporary crossing if the only bridge leading into Cobh is damaged in ‘a doomsday scenario'. 

The council was asked for its emergency plans if the more than 200-year-old bridge at Belvelly, outside Cobh, crumbles or is put out of use due to a crash.