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Serious flooding is affecting parts of Cork city centre this morning.

But what about the planned Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme (LLFRS)? The Noteworthy team investigated these controversial plans recently. Here is what they found. (1/6) https://jrnl.ie/5238498 

A big factor in opposition to the Cork flood scheme rests on the extent of public involvement in the development of the plans. We spoke to experts who expressed concern that detailed public participation around flooding and climate-related issues is often lacking in Ireland.

But would one of the alternatives proposed - a tidal barrier - work for Cork city?

Hear from from Save Cork City who propose this option as well as the Lower Lee scheme's project engineer.

Tidal barrier debate:

The OPW-led project team told us that it is satisfied the consultation process went above & beyond statutory requirements. It said that it will not be recommending any alternative "now or in the future” to its preferred option that centre on the use of embankments & flood walls.

Do the OPW need a new approach?

We hear from a local artist and UCC academic who are concerned about public consultation for Cork city's flood scheme. We also talk to the OPW.

Involving communities:

Read more about this and other issues highlighted in our two-month investigation, published over the summer, into how plans for the largest flood relief scheme in Irish history became so divisive: https://www.noteworthy.ie/cork-flood-scheme-investigation-5124293-Jun2020/