Funding of €2m secured for sea wall works at 'heavily trafficked' area in Waterford

The proposed works are designed to improve the overall structural condition of the flood wall located on Clonea Road

Wed, 11 Nov, 2026 - 13:28

Shannon Sweeney

Funding of €2m has been allocated for sea wall works aimed at reducing the likelihood of wave overtopping during extreme tidal events at a "heavily trafficked route" in Waterford.

Minister of state for planning and local government, John Cummins, confirmed this week that funding will be provided from the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for the replacement of the sea wall at Clonea Road in Dungarvan.

The proposed works are designed to improve the overall structural condition of the flood wall.

It is intended that the works will reduce the likelihood of wave overtopping during extreme tidal events.

Waterford City and County Council (WCCC) will proceed to tender for the works in the weeks ahead.

“I’m delighted that, following extensive engagement with Minister Moran and teams in WCCC and OPW (Office of Public Works), approval has been given to proceed with the repair and replacement of the wall along the Clonea Road, which has been vulnerable to flooding in recent years.

“This is a project which I have worked to advance over a considerable period, and I’m delighted that approval has been given to proceed with the project.

“This is really important to those who use this heavily trafficked route but, most importantly, for the residents in Sallybrook and Sea Park,” said Mr Cummins.

The Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme was introduced by the OPW in 2009.

The purpose of the scheme is to provide funding to local authorities to undertake minor flood mitigation works or studies to address localised flooding and coastal protection problems within their areas.

The scheme generally applies where a solution can be readily identified and achieved in a short time frame.

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