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About AECOM

At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone.

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Innovation & Digital

Our technical experts and visionaries harness the power of technology to deliver transformative outcomes.

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South Campshire Flood Protection Scheme

Dublin, Ireland

The South Campshire flood protection scheme seamlessly integrates flood risk management solutions within the public realm, enabling the local community to continue to enjoy the use of the riverside location. Spanning one kilometre (km) of the River Liffey, Dublin, Ireland, it is one of the longest flood defence schemes constructed in the city’s historic centre, protecting 3,000 homes and 400 businesses from flooding.

The scheme has required innovative design and construction methods throughout delivery due to the busy city centre location. We have designed floodgates that are stored below ground and only erected during floods. This is preserving the heritage of the city, enabling the local community to make full use of amenity space next to the river when not in flood, as well as minimising disruption. For example, after detailed research, our team designed a hydraulic floodgate that is stored within a speed ramp across one of Dublin’s main roads — setting a precedent for floodgate design across the whole of the UK and Ireland.

Working jointly with Dublin City Council and the Office of Public Works OPW, we have been involved in both the design and construction phases of the project, enabling us to address the inevitable unknowns that are encountered when constructing in a central urban setting. To minimise whole-life operational costs, we designed an almost maintenancefree scheme, with anti-tamper protection and anti-graffiti paint systems. Following completion in 2017, the scheme now saves over £81.8 million in flood damages.