Council seeks permission to proceed with €56m flood prevention project in Midleton

Up to 18 months before An Coimisiún Pleanálain makes a decision on Midleton project

Flooding in Midleton, Co Cork, in October 2023. It was reported that 27% of all properties in the town which need flood barriers have had them installed to date. File picture

Cork County Council is to apply to An Coimisiún Pleanála in September for permission to proceed with plans for a €56m flood prevention project in Midleton.

Acting county engineer Brendan Meagher said the preferred option includes upstream storage, public realm works, direct defences, and groundwater control measures.