Public Symposium on flooding to be held in UCC
A public symposium on the proposed flood defence plans for Cork city is being held at UCC this afternoon by the Save Cork City group.
The group held a demonstration on Sullivans Quay at the weekend calling for the proposed OPW €140m flood scheme to be scrapped as they have concerns about its impact on the city's heritage.
The deadline for engagement with the Office of Public Work’s on the Flood Relief scheme is February 17 and the group wants to raise awareness and encourage people to oppose the scheme.
The group claims that the scheme may also contribute to further flooding if it goes ahead.
However speaking to RedFM News Minister with Responsibility for the OPW Sean Canney says he believes the scheme is the best way to ensure that Cork can be made flood proof.
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries