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Drainage Functions such as management of Wastewater and dealing with Flood Events in the City continued as normal throughout 2021, despite the pandemic, without any reduction in service. The expertise and knowledge built up in this section, particularly around weather events was evident in 2021. Staff were instrumental in helping to manage and minimise the impact to the City during those events. Changes in work practices for all Staff, both indoor & outdoor, to ensure staff remained safe and well were implemented. The flexibility and resilience shown by all, ensured that business carried on as usual with no reduction in services. Rural Water This is a relatively new function for Cork City Council coming about following the extension of the City boundary in 2019. Work is continuing to embed new functions such as Grants for Domestic Wells and Septic Tanks and supporting and grant aiding Group Water Supply Schemes. The Covid 19 pandemic created many challenges. However, it has galvanized our teams in Water Services. New skills and competencies have been developed in the way we work and deliver our services. All staff continued to show great resilience and flexibility in adapting to the new way of working to ensure that all services, including Statutory services, were delivered during the pandemic.
Parks & Recreation
Marina Park Phase 1 Construction of Marina Park Phase 1 was completed. The project cost was € 9m, funded by LIHAF, ERDF and City Council funding. The Park, comprising of 13 acres, combines a series of walkways, an ornamental water feature, a stream, a performance area, sunken lawns, wildflower meadows and an iconic structure the Central Hall, replicating that which existed in the former Munster Agricultural Showgrounds.
Pedestrian/Cyclist Access to Tramore Park via Half Moon Lane Work was completed on the provision of another safe pedestrian/cyclist entrance to the park from the South Douglas Road. Works comprised of footpath widening, new traffic lighting, new sections of pathway, and safe delineation of walk/cyclist path.
Green Flag Awards Both Shalom Park and the 18- acre Fitzgerald’s Park achieved An Taisce Green Flag Awards on first attempt. The marking criteria for awarding included environmental management, biodiversity and horticultural standards.
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