Ayesa Consultant Engineers has been appointed to progress the detailed design and construction of the Arklow Flood Relief Scheme.

The Arklow Flood Relief Scheme is part of the Government's €1.3 billion investment in flood relief measures under the National Development Plan.

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Patrick O'Donovan, T.D. welcomed the appointment of Ayesa Consultant Engineers. He said:

"I am delighted to be here today to announce this appointment and to confirm to the people of Arklow the Government's commitment to progressing this scheme. This is an important investment for the town and, when complete, will provide protection to some 637 residential properties and 141 commercial properties. Residents and business people in Arklow can be assured that my office and Wicklow County Council will continue to work closely together with Ayesa Consultant Engineers to progress this scheme through design stage to construction. As with all OPW flood relief projects, this scheme, when constructed, will be adaptable to continue to provide protection against today's flood risk and the growing risk from climate change into the future."

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Councillor Aoife Flynn Kennedy, Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council stated:

"Without intervention, Arklow faces the continued onset of the range of issues that are associated with flooding including tangible and intangible flood damage to private and public property including infrastructure services, extensive community disruption, health and safety issues and development restrictions."

Chief Executive of Wicklow County Council, Emer O'Gorman said: "I am delighted for the people and businesses of Arklow that we have reached this key milestone. The aim of this scheme which is based on technical, socio-economic and environmental criteria will minimise risks to the community against flooding and will strive to enhance the town’s landscape with social amenities and character."