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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

QUESTION NO. 4

QUESTION: Councillor J. Lahart

"To ask the Manager to outline the latest position with regard to a solution to the flooding that took place in Castlefield/Glenvara and Glenlyon estates in 2011 - to explain why residents were not informed of the retirement/change of key personnel in this area and that residents had to discover this for themselves?"

REPLY:

Following the widespread flooding in the South Dublin area on the 24th October 2011, which resulted in the flooding of 225 Domestic Houses and 42 Commercial Premises and 25 major road flooding incidents resulting in road closures, a programme of flood alleviation schemes and minor works was initiated in the worst affected areas across the County.  The total Council expenditure to date is €457,710 since October 2011.

South Dublin County Council identified a number of areas that would significantly benefit from flood alleviation works. The OPW has a 'minor works' programme in place that allows Local Authorities to apply for funding of up to €500,000 per scheme. Water Services is currently reviewing all options with regard to finding a solution to the flooding issues that have occurred in the Castlefield/Glenlyon areas.  A scheme proposal and request for funding has been rejected by the OPW and an alternative source of funding is being sought.  South Dublin County Council is meeting the residents in December 2013 to brief them on the current status and future plans to progress this scheme.