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Cork’s Flood Future: Barrier or Not | Cork News
Cork’s flood fears are heating up — but officials say a giant tidal barrier might not be needed until 2100. Minister Kevin Moran insists current defenses along the quays are enough for now, with the big $200 million Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme already underway to tackle immediate threats. Local businesses, however, are sounding the alarm — they’re worried about rising costs and climate change’s speed, urging proactive planning. Some are even taking matters into their own hands, arguing that flooding is part of Cork’s DNA and massive barriers may be obsolete by mid-century. For now, the…
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