COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

QUESTION NO. 1

QUESTION: Councillor E. Ó Broin

To ask the Chief Executive if the flood attenuation scheme of the Camac River at Baldonnell Buisness Park, constructed as part of the planning permissions granted for warehouses there since 2015, is adequate given the recent increases in rainfall?

REPLY: As part of the recent construction of industrial units in Baldonnell Business Park, attenuation has been provided to cater for the requirements of the immediate development, adjacent areas and assist in the management of flows in the Camac River during peak rainfall events. From our observations, the attenuation has addressed the requirements for the immediate site and has also provided significant improvements in flood prevention down stream.  Following the recent rain events, from observations, significant unused capacity within the attenuation system remained.  South Dublin County Council will continue to look at opportunities to provide additional flood prevention measures throughout the county.