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Blackpool Flood Defenses Finally Approved | Cork News
Blackpool’s long-awaited River Bride flood relief project is finally approved, with Minister Jack Chambers giving the green light—marking a major step toward protecting 293 homes and businesses from devastating floods. Community input shaped the plan, which includes upgraded river flow, reinforced embankments, and new pumping stations. Backed by a €20.5 million national investment as part of Project Ireland 2040, this initiative is part of a broader push to strengthen Ireland’s flood defenses—especially in vulnerable areas like County Cork, where nine major schemes are already underway…
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