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Our Background
The Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group, chaired by the OPW, was established by the Government in 2016 to enhance the ongoing co-operation of all State Agencies involved with the River Shannon and to introduce co-ordinated flood risk solutions that may have benefit in managing flood risk on the Shannon Catchment. The Group was established at that time following severe flooding that occurred during the winter of 2015/16. The Group is focussed on prioritising actions and activities that can help to manage flood risk along the River Shannon.
Key Role
A key role of the Group is to monitor and report on the implementation of the Flood Risk Management Plans that were developed as a result of the National Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme The Flood Risk Management Plans include 34 new flood relief schemes to protect communities throughout the Shannon RBD. These schemes, together with those already completed or under construction, will protect 95% of properties at significant risk from flooding in the future.
Activity
The group’s extensive work programme demonstrates the ongoing work and co-ordination by all State bodies to jointly and proactively address flood risk on the Shannon under the following themes of activity:
- Physical Works
- Maintenance
- Water Management
- Regulatory
- Policy & Planning
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A video to inform on how the OPW is working to alleviate flood risk in Athlone.