Dublin City Council, in partnership with the Office of Public Works, is inviting members of the public to attend Public Participation Day 2 for the Sandymount Flood Alleviation Scheme on Thursday, 29 October 2026, from 2pm to 8pm at the Hall of Christ Church, Sandymount Green, Dublin 4.
The event marks the start of a four-week public consultation period, which will run until 26 November 2026, and provides an opportunity for residents, businesses, community groups and other stakeholders to learn more about the scheme and provide feedback on potential flood alleviation options.
The Sandymount Flood Alleviation Scheme is being developed by Dublin City Council in partnership with the Office of Public Works following comprehensive flood risk assessments undertaken as part of the Eastern Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study.
The scheme is funded under the Government’s National Development Plan, which includes a €1.3 billion investment in flood relief measures nationwide.
The project reflects a coordinated approach to flood risk management, integrating local needs with national planning and European environmental objectives.
The primary objective of the scheme is to determine flood risk in Sandymount and to design and implement measures to reduce the risk of flooding from the sea (coastal flooding), wave overtopping of coastal defences, rivers and streams (fluvial flooding), heavy rainfall (pluvial flooding), surface water and drainage networks.
The scheme focuses on coastal flood risk in Sandymount and on flood risks associated with the Elm Park, Nutley and Trimleston Streams, which border the Dublin City Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council administrative areas.
A key objective is to ensure that proposed flood protection measures are designed to be fully adaptable to the evolving impacts of climate change.
Public Participation Day 2 will present information on existing coastal flood risks and potential flood alleviation options for coastal flooding and wave overtopping. Members of the project team will be available throughout the event to answer questions, discuss the options under consideration and provide information on the next stages of the project.
Dennis Keeley, Assistant Chief Executive, Dublin City Council, Climate and Urban Resilience, said:
“Public participation is an important part of developing an effective and sustainable flood alleviation scheme for Sandymount.
“We encourage residents, businesses and other stakeholders to attend the event, learn more about the flood risks facing the area and share their views on the potential flood alleviation options being considered.
“Feedback received during this consultation will help inform the ongoing development of the scheme and support the delivery of a flood protection solution that meets the needs of the local community.”
Dublin City Council and the Office of Public Works encourage everyone with an interest in the future of flood protection in Sandymount to participate in the consultation process.
Details of the scheme and information on how to make a submission are available at:www.floodinfo.ie/frs/en/sandymount/home/