DFI 3233014 – SHIMNA FLOOD ALLEVIATION SCHEME

The project is for the provision of Shimna Flood Alleviation Scheme. The Economic Operator Team (EOT) will complete the construction of a fluvial flood defence in Newcastle, with an envisaged construction period of 12 months. The flood defence extends both upstream and downstream from New Bridge on the Bryansford Road and is approximately a total length of 1.45km comprising a combination of sheet pile flood walls (approx. 0.45km), secant pile flood walls (approx 0.89km) and piled earth embankments (approx. 0.11km). The EOT will be responsible for the final detailed design of the secant piles and sheet piles. Additionally, the works include the demolition of a number of property boundary walls and fences, the Relocation of a drainage ditch, construction of new pathways, wall cladding, a retaining wall, back drainage, landscaping, the erection of a flood gate and River works to MEMORANDUM OF INFORMATION PART B The EOT will also be responsible for Landowner and Stakeholder consultations ensuring necessary permissions, licences, permits, consents and approvals.