Programmed Works Details

Body: CE_COCO (Clare CoCo)

Legal Role: Various Legislation depending on nature of particular problem to be dealt with
Administrative Role: Administered by Clare Co Council
Physical Works: Identification of need for implementation of Minor Flood Relief Scheme (supported by OPW), design, organise statutory approvals,application for funding and implementation - schemes can vary in nature from culvert and drain construction/enhancement, provision overflow systems, sluices, pumped solutions, etc
Permits/Licences: Planning approvals - Part 8 or An Bord Pleannala, Section 50 approvals - OPW, liaison with and compliance with requirements of Fisheries, NPWS and other State Agencies.
Assets: Direct labour , plant, materials and contract works where appropriated. Asset delivered by schemes.
Description: Numerous locations throughout County Clare - including Ennis, North Clare - centred around Burren area and a number of sites in East Clare
Timing: Varies - depends on timing of approvals, availability of funding - mostly Summer/Autumn
External Constraints: See 4th column to left
Output KPI: Achievement of Benefit Ration of 1.5 or more. Design to defend against 100 year flood.
Expected Outcome: Resolution of flooding problem without adverse impact to other locations, either from flooding or environmental perspectives.