The 2004 Dublin Coastal Flood Risk Assessment Study (DCFRAS) identified the lower Dodder as one of several coastal locations at high risk of coastal flooding. A report to reduce flood risk from both tidal and fluvial on the tidal section of the Lower Dodder events was completed in January 2007 by Dublin City Council (DCC) with funding from the Office of Public Works (OPW). Following discussions with the Council, OPW agreed to undertake construction of the works directly with Dublin City Council project managing the project and the design. These works commenced in September 2007 at Ringsend Bridge moving upstream to Newbridge. The works have been undertaken on a phased basis by OPW. Works are currently ongoing between New Bridge and Lansdowne Railway Bridge. This will complete the final phase of the coastal risk reduction measures.
