Athlone Flood Defence Scheme Cost Rises to Nearly €36 Million
What happened
The final estimated cost of the Athlone Flood Defences project is approaching €36 million. The Office of Public Works is funding and constructing the scheme, which is led by County Westmeath. The cost increase from previous estimates is attributed to construction inflation and the incorporation of a wider scope of works. By the end of 2025, €31.45 million had been spent on the scheme.
Why it matters
The project involves extensive flood defences, including walls and embankments, designed to protect homes in the Athlone area. The increased budget reflects the scale of public infrastructure investment required for flood mitigation along the River Shannon.
Who's involved
- Office of Public WorksProvides funding and undertakes the construction of the flood defence scheme.
- AthloneIs the town where the flood defence scheme is being constructed.
- County WestmeathLeads the Athlone Flood Alleviation Scheme.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- County WestmeathSpeculative
County Westmeath might face increased costs absorbing the nearly €36 million budget for the scheme.
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The entities involved
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Office of Public Works
Irish Government agency
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Athlone
town in County Westmeath, Ireland