Public Consultation now open on proposed OPW works on Glyde River in Louth

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced that a public consultation is now open on proposed works it intends to carry out at Braganstown on the Glyde River, Co. Louth on the Glyde and Dee Arterial Drainage Scheme. 

The works on the Glyde River aims to enhance approximately 1km of the river corridor by implementing environmental drainage maintenance measures (deflectors, pools, gravels, etc.) to promote sustainable environmental drainage management of this channel. The site is accessed via the L2215 and across agricultural land.

The OPW is now inviting submissions and observations from the public relating to the likely significant effects of the proposed works on the following European Sites, if carried out:

• Dundalk Bay SAC (Site Code: 000455)
• Dundalk Bay SPA (Site Code: 004026)
• Stabannan-Braganstown SPA (site Code: 004091)

The OPW says it shall have regard to any submissions or observations received during this public consultation when arriving at a decision. The OPW will also consult with the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Submissions will be accepted from Friday 7th July to Tuesday 22nd August 2023, up to 5pm, and the OPW says that submissions will not be accepted outside the consultation period.

Submissions can be made via email to nis@opw.ie

For further information on the proposed works please see here.