Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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Question 136: To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the flood alleviation scheme in respect of Fermoy, County Cork; if that scheme will commence in 2009; the amount of moneys to be made available for the scheme; the estimated completion date of all phases of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25803/09]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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The Minister for Finance confirmed the Munster Blackwater (Fermoy North) Drainage scheme on 19 November 2008. The tendering process for the main construction contract is nearing completion, and the Office of Public Works expects to appoint the main contractor for the scheme shortly. It is then anticipated that construction works will commence this summer.

The overall project cost for the Fermoy scheme is €32 million, while allocation for the first phase (Fermoy North) is €9.9 million. The contract for this first phase of the scheme is scheduled for completion within 12 months.

Consultants are appointed to complete the design for the next phases of the scheme (Fermoy South West and South East), and it is hoped that work on these will commence soon after the first phase is complete. While it is too early to say how long construction on the second phase will take, it is expected to be at least 24 months.

Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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Question 137: To ask the Minister for Finance the status of the flood alleviation scheme in respect of Mallow, County Cork; if that scheme will continue in 2009; the amount of moneys to be made available for the scheme; the estimated completion date of all phases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25804/09]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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The Munster Blackwater (Mallow North) Drainage scheme has been under construction since April 2008, and is due for completion in the next few weeks. As this phase for the overall flood defence scheme for Mallow has been completed, the detailed design of the southern phase, encompassing Mallow South and West Drainage schemes, has commenced. The procurement process for the civil works contract for the second phase will commence very shortly, with the appointment of a contractor expected before the end of 2009.

The commencement of construction is, of course, subject to the necessary funding being available. It is anticipated that the second phase will be constructed over a 24 month period and has an estimated budget of €12 million.