Coastal Protection

Coastal Protection 2001
During 2001 Sligo County Council progressed a number of coastal projects as part of it’s continuing programme.

• At Strandhill, a contract for coastal protection works and a new slipway was signed and works were commenced. The project is valued at approximately €650,000 and is due for completion by the Summer of 2002. The projects objectives include maintaining a public non-tidal pathway resistant to erosion, protection and managing the vulnerable dune system and providing access from the public car park to beach level for the public and for emergencies.
• At Pullaheeney a study was commissioned to assess various coastal issues in a holistic way.
• At Mullaghmore, the Coast Road Protection Scheme was completed including a second phase to secure the public road closer to the village. The overall cost is approximately €565,000.

Harbours and Pier WorksRosses Point Pier received a face-lift including new fendering, repairs to steps, new safety railings, access ladder, new steps and resurfacing, for the benefit of the local fisherman and other boat users.

Mullaghmore Breakwater Improvements
During this year progress was made in terms of engaging consultants to carry out detailed design of necessary repairs to the Mullaghmore Harbour and Breakwater which included substantial improvements, including a non-tidal berthing facility and a return leg to the breakwater. The scheme will greatly enhance the amenity and usability of the facility and provide added protection and safety for harbour users as well as protecting this most used and popular infrastructural asset. Annual slipway clearance was carried out at Enniscrone to benefit the slipway and harbour users, with mutual benefit to the coastal protection and dune management works near the Bellawaddy River outfall, at the main beach at Enniscrone.