Cork City Council is facing a hefty legal bill after the High Court granted an order quashing the planning for the controversial Morrison’s Island public realm and flood defence project. An artist’s impression of the flood defence proposed for Morrison’s Island, Cork. The council was also ordered to pay SCC’s legal costs, which could run to tens of thousands of euro. “This is a project that is opposed by the people of Cork city who want a flood relief scheme that respects the city’s world-class heritage, environment and future potential. [quote]People want flood protection that protects the city economically and socially and that will facilitate long term sustainable growth for the historic city and the docklands to the east.

Source: Evening echo October 16, 2018 19:52 UTC