Project Information - Carrick On Shannon Flood Relief Scheme

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March 2024
Substantial progress has been made on the hydrological analysis and hydraulic modelling of conveyance improvement options (Options 2, 3 & 4 from the 2023 Public Consultation). The project team is close to identifying an emerging preferred option, which will be subject to renewed public consultation in the coming months.

August 2023
As previously advised we have extended the brief of the Carrick on Shannon Flood Relief Scheme to include analysis of the river downstream of Jamestown. These works are well advanced and are being used to assess the various options we informed the public of during Public Consultation No2 between 20^th July 2023 and the 24^th Aug 2023. The impact of this extended brief on the timeframe for the project is that we expect to advise the public of the Preferred Option at the beginning of 2024. We then expect to submit the project to an Bord Pleanála for planning approval towards the end of 2024/beginning of 2025.

July 2023
The second public consultation for Carrick on Shannon Flood Relief Scheme will take place in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon on Thursday 20^th July 2023 between the hours of 14:00 and 20:00. Options under consideration will be presented. Follow this link for further details. The public consultation is being advertised in the Leitrim Observer, Roscommon Herald and on Shannonside News.

March 2023
Newsletter No. 6 is now available to view.

November 2022
A programme update is available here.

October 2022
Options assessment is ongoing. All options are under consideration, including the potential management of the River Shannon water levels using infrastructure at Lough Allen and/or Jamestown and flood defences in Carrick on Shannon and Cortober.

September 2022
Hydraulic analysis is substantially complete.

March 2022
Options Assessment is underway.

March 2022
Hydrological analysis is now substantially complete

March 2022
Environmental site surveys in Carrick on Shannon and Cortober are now substantially complete

February 2022
The Geotechnical Investigation is now substantially complete.

September 2021
CCTV survey works have been completed in Carrick on Shannon and Cortober.

Topographical Survey Contractors MCDS are completing survey works in the Jamestown area of Carrick on Shannon at present.

June 2021
A barge has been mobilised on the River Shannon for a number of days in connection with the geotechnical investigation for the scheme.

May 2021
Ryan Hanley have commenced seasonal environmental surveys in Carrick on Shannon, Cortober and environs. These will be ongoing from May to August 2021.

March 2021
Leitrim County Council in conjunction with OPW is now also advancing a Flood Relief Scheme for Leitrim Village. Further details can be found on the Leitrim County Council webpage

March 2021
Following an Initial Public and Stakeholder Consultation, a Constraints Study has been completed for the Scheme. A copy of the Constraints Study Report is available to view at the following link.

January 2021
Priority Geotechnical Ltd commenced geotechnical investigation mid January.

December 2020
Priority Geotechnical Ltd has been appointed by Leitrim County Council to undertake a geotechnical investigation in connection with Carrick on Shannon Flood Relief Scheme. Drilling Rigs and excavators can be expected in the Carrick on Shannon/ Cortober area over the coming weeks and months.

USA Ltd have also been appointed by Leitrim County Council to undertake pipe/ culvert inspection surveys in connection with Carrick on Shannon Flood Relief Scheme. Survey crews will visit the Carrick on Shannon area over the coming months.

September 2020
Topographical Survey Contractors MCDS was appointed by Leitrim County Council on 10 September and are due to commence survey work in the Carrick on Shannon area in the coming weeks.

28 July 2020
The first public consultation for Carrick on Shannon Flood Relief Scheme has commenced. Follow this link for further details. The Public Consultation is being advertised in the Leitrim Observer, Roscommon Herald and on Shannonside News.