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Dodder CFRAM Study & Final Section of
Coastal Protection at Lansdowne
Jean Hobbs, Chartered Engineer, BA BAI MIEI
Technical Director, RPS Consulting Engineers
Engineers Ireland - Wednesday, 12th February 2014
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Introduction
The Dodder Catchment forms part of the Eastern RBD
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Overview of the Dodder Catchment
 Incorporates 3 Council Areas:
South Dublin, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown &
Dublin City.
 An Area of 12,100 hectares.
 Source: Kippure Mountain – height of 763m.
 The Catchment joins the River Liffey at Ringsend.
 Tidal up to Ballsbridge.
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Final Section of Coastal Protection
Coastal Protection Scheme at Lansdowne Road
Marian
College
NOTE: Drawing is Indicative only
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Final Section of Coastal Protection
Flood Protection Options for Marian College – at Planning Stage
Typical
Embankment Profile
Earth Reinforced Embankment
Flood Defence Level
Existing
Wall
Existing
Fence
2000
EGL
3450
Marian
College
DODDER RIVER
Plan – not to scale
Section A-A – not to scale
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NOTE: Drawings are Indicative only
Opt. 1
Flood Defence Level
Existing Wall
Existing Fence
EGL
DODDER RIVER
Sheet Piling
Opt. 2
Proposed Railing
Flood Defence Level
Existing Wall
Existing Fenceline
EGL
DODDER RIVER
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NOTE: Drawings are Indicative only
Opt. 3
Flood Defence Level
Existing Wall
Existing Fence
3000
EGL
DODDER RIVER
Opt. 4
Earth Reinforced Embankment
Flood Defence Level
Existing Wall
Existing Fence
2000
EGL
DODDER RIVER
Erosion Control Layer
(or equivalent) to be provided.
Actual Slope,
based on specific type
of Embankment.
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Opt. 5
Proposed Ground Level
Flood Defence Level
EGL
Existing Wall
Existing Fence
Opt. 6
Flood Defence Level
Existing Fence
DODDER RIVER
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Recommended Scheme:
• Right Bank (Marian College): RC Wall along
existing boundary to school. 200m x 1.5m
• Left Bank (Lansdowne Road): RC Wall at top
of river bank. 200m x 2m
• Flood Gates x 4no.
• Railings
• Public Lighting
Planning Permission
granted July 2011
Construction commenced
August 2011 – OPW
7 month programme
Marian
College
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Final Section of Coastal Protection
Damage to Quay Wall after Storm Event – October 2011
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Final Section of Coastal Protection
Emergency Works to Damaged Quay Wall
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Left Bank Piling to avoid live R&P 1500mm Brick Sewer
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Final Section of Coastal Protection
DART Line View: As-Built Photo
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Final Section of Coastal Protection
New Bridge View: As-Built Photo
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Dodder CFRAM Study & Final Section of
Coastal Protection at Lansdowne
Jean Hobbs, Chartered Engineer, BA BAI MIEI
Technical Director, RPS Consulting Engineers
Engineers Ireland - Wednesday, 12th February 2014
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