Laois town invited to view final €7 million flood defence plans
The final €7 million design for Mountmellick's long awaited flood barriers is to be revealed to the public.
Laois County Council has this week confirmed where and when they are holding a public information day on the "preferred option" for Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme.
It is to take place next Tuesday, September 12, from 3pm to 8pm at the Mountmellick Development Association building in Irishtown, opposite the town's playground.
Experts will be waiting to chat to local people and explain what is planned.
"Laois County Council, together with funding partners the Office of Public Works (OPW), invite all stakeholders, residents, businesses and other interested partiesto attend a Public Information Event, setting out the Preferred Option for Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme.
"The Public Information Event will take place at Mountmellick Development Association. The Project Team will be available from 3pm to 8pm, on Tuesday 12th September 2023 to outline the specifics of the Preferred Option to interested parties.
"Members of the Project Team (Laois County Council, the OPW and JBA Consulting JB Barry Joint Venture Consultant Engineers) will be available to discuss the Preferred Option and details associated with it. The Project Team looks forward to welcoming you on the day," they say.
The plans will also be added to the project website www.mountmellickfrs.ie.