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  1. Seeking planning permission for a housing development in Cork County, involving Merzouga Ltd, amid concerns of rapid growth exceeding current capacity.
  2. Cork County Council commissioned studies regarding flood mitigation in the Midleton area.

Cork County Council submits flood relief planning application for Midleton

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What happened

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Cork County Council submitted a planning application to An Coimisiún Pleanála for a flood relief scheme in Midleton. This follows Storm Babet, which flooded 600 houses and 300 businesses in the town. The damage caused by the storm is estimated to be between €180 and €200 million.

From rte.ie

Why it matters

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The event relates to the significant damages caused by Storm Babet to Midleton's homes and businesses. The delivery of the flood defence project, which was initially promised for 2030, has now been delayed until 2031.

Cork County Council had previously commissioned studies regarding flood mitigation in the Midleton area.

From rte.ie

Who's involved

  • MidletonThe town in south-eastern County Cork that suffered major flooding and is the subject of the relief scheme.
  • Office of Public WorksThe government agency responsible for managing and implementing flood protection schemes in the Midleton area.
  • governmentThe governing body responsible for managing flood defence measures and infrastructure within Midleton.

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  • governmentSpeculative

    The continued delay in flood protection could increase insurance costs for businesses and homeowners in Midleton.

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Within Seeking planning permission for a housing development in Cork County, involving Merzouga Ltd, amid concerns of rapid growth exceeding current capacity.

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