Timeframe

The project will comprise of five stages, as set out below:

Stage I – Options Assessment, Scheme Development and Design

• Carry out the review and assessment of the technical analysis and preferred measures identified in the Shannon CFRAM Study Reports and the FRMP for Unit of Management 25-26.
• Hydrological and hydraulic modelling.
• Identification and undertaking of baseline environmental surveys.
• Carrying out a Constraints Study to identify the key environmental issues in the study area, which may be impacted upon by possible flood alleviation measures, and/or which may impose constraints on the viability and/or design of one or more measures.
• Assessment of potential flood risk management options to alleviate the risk of flooding to the community of Carrick on Shannon.
• Selection, development and design of a preferred option (the ‘Scheme’).
• Preparation of an initial Appropriate Assessment Screening Statement, Natura Impact Statement and Environmental Impact Assessment Reports.

Stage II – Planning/Development Consent Processes

• Preparation of documentation required to progress the Scheme through the necessary planning and other statutory processes.

Stage III – Detailed Construction Design and Tender

• Undertake and complete the detailed construction design of the Scheme.
• Preparation of contract documents and undertaking the procurement of the works contractor to construct the Scheme.

Stage IV – Construction Supervision & Project Management Service

• Supervision of the construction of the Scheme, and provision of Project Management Services.

Stage V – Handover of Works

• Handover of the newly constructed scheme to Leitrim County Council.