Flooding and Drainage

Waterways / Quay Walls / River Banks - Improvement works have been carried out to minimise the risk of flooding in a number of areas.

In the event of significant flooding in Limerick city or county, Limerick City and County Council will invoke its Plan for the Management of a Major Emergency.

In the event of a major flooding incident, Limerick City and County Council typically prepares sandbags for use in the flood response. The majority of these sandbags are used directly by the Council for its own response work. This response work will be directed towards achieving the greatest comm