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Climate Adaptation Strategy
2019-2024
Adaptation Implementation Plans for Period
September 2020 to September 2021
16th November 2020
Galway City Council Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024
Adaptation Implementation Plans (September 2020 to September 2021)
Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024
The Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 was adopted on 9th September 2019.
The Strategy sets out 31 objectives for the adaptation of Galway City Council to the projected impacts
of climate change.
In order to achieve the objectives the Strategy includes 68 actions and sub actions to be implemented
by Galway City Council over the next ten years.
The Sub actions are prioritised with 49 sub actions to be delivered in the short-term, i.e. within the
next five years.
Progress Report 2020
A progress Report on the implementation of the strategy is presented in Appendix A.
Implementation Plan (Sept 2020 to Sept 2021)
This document collates 30 nr Individual Action Plans and sets out 89 separate tasks to be delivered
during the period of Sept 2020 to Sept 2021. The Individual Action Plans are presented in Appendix
B.
The breakdown of Action Plans by Department are presented below and in detail overleaf.
Department Nr of Nr of Completed Ongoing Not
Actions Tasks Started
Plans
Environment and Climate Change 11 34 5 15 14
Recreation and Amenity 4 15 - 7 8
Transport 3 8 - 3 5
Planning 3 8 - 7 1
Economic Development and Culture 3 8 2 3 3
Water Services 2 6 - 5 1
Housing 1 4 1 - 3
Finance 1 3 1 2 -
ICT 1 2 - 2 -
Corporate Services 1 1 - - 1
30 89 9 44 36
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Galway City Council Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024
Adaptation Implementation Plans (September 2020 to September 2021)
Environment and Climate Change Recreation and Amenity
34 15
Tasks Tasks
Completed Ongoing Not Started Postponed Completed Ongoing Not Started Postponed
Transport Planning Economic Development and Culture
8 8 8
Tasks Tasks Tasks
Completed Ongoing Not Started Postponed Completed Ongoing Not Started Postponed
Completed Ongoing Not Started Postponed
Water Services Housing Finance
6 4 3
Tasks Tasks Tasks
Completed Ongoing Not Started Postponed Completed Ongoing Not Started Postponed Completed Ongoing Not Started Postponed
ICT Corporate Services
2 1
Tasks Task
Completed Ongoing Not Started Postponed Completed Ongoing Not Started Postponed
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Galway City Council Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 Adaptation Implementation Plans (Sept 2020 to Sept 2021)
Environment and Climate Change Department
Sector Objective Action Tasks Due Status
Governance & Quarterly Meetings of 1 1 Hold quarterly meetings (minimum)of the Climate Action Q4 2020 Ongoing
Support the Climate Adaptation Implementation Group, to approve Implementation Plans,
Implementation Group & agree on priority actions, and review progress
Climate Action 1 2 Hold quarterly meetings of the Climate Action Monitoring Q3 2020 Ongoing
Monitoring Group Group
Annual Reporting 3 1 Complete the CARO Progress Report Q3 2020 Completed
3 2 Prepare a section in the 2020 Annual Report to report progress Q1 2021 Not Started
on Climate Action including Adaptation.
Communication and 5 1 Update Galway City.ie Website Q3 2020 Completed
Stakeholder Engagement
5 2 Identify stakeholders. Q3 2021 Not Started
5 3 Organise Public Event in Q3 2021to coincide with COP26 or UN Q3 2021 Not Started
Climate Change Weeks.
Critical To Ensure Future 2 1 Review the OPW’s flood risk zones taking into account Q2 2021 Ongoing
Infrastructure & infrastructure and historical flood events, and provide feedback to the OPW as
Buildings buildings are planned required.
and built in 2 Review Galway City Council's Guidelines on requirements for Q1 2021 Not Started
consideration of future design of urban stormwater drainage Systems vis a vis
flood risk projections allowance for climate change
To develop an Integrated 3.2 1 Obtain Flooding mapping from OPW for High-End Future Q4 2020 Completed
Coastal Zone Scenario (1m rise).
Management Plan
3.2 2 Carry out a Coastal Wave and Water Level Modelling Study for Q1 2021 Ongoing
Galway Bay.
3.2 3 Identify all of Galway City Council’s assets and buildings within Q3 2021 Ongoing
the extent of flooding for the OPW High-End Future Scenario
(1m rise).
To Capture Data on 4.1 & 1 Prepare Impact Reports for significant Climate Events as they Q3 2021 Ongoing
Impacts of Extreme 4.2 occur
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Galway City Council Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 Adaptation Implementation Plans (Sept 2020 to Sept 2021)
Sector Objective Action Tasks Due Status
Climate Events and Map 4.1 & 2 Introduce the Wire App developed by CARO into Galway City Q2 2021 Not Started
Climate Impacts and 4.2 Council across all departments
Risks
Water To mitigate the risk and 1.1 1 Participate and lead the ANSB CARO regional working group on Q3 2021 Not Started
Resources and impact of flooding Flooding
Flood Risk
Management 1.1 2 Appoint consultants for the Galway City Flood Relief Scheme Q4 2020 Ongoing
1.2 3 Enabling works to preventing leakage from the Eglington canal Q3 2021 Ongoing
into Sruffaunacashlaun Stream/ Distillery Channel Culvert.
To Capture Data on 3.1 1 Co-operate with the Regional Local Authority Waters and Q3 2021 Ongoing
Impacts of Extreme Communities Office on Climate Change and Water Quality
Rainfall Events on Water
Resources. 3.1 2 Identify Stakeholders regarding Water Quality in Galway Bay & Q2 2021 Not Started
Climate Change
3.1 3 Review the impact of extreme rainfall events in 2020 on the Q1 2021 Ongoing
Water Quality Sampling Test Results gathered for the 2020
Bathing Water Season.
3.1 4 Assess the feasibility of installation of telemetry at Leachate Q2 2021 Not Started
Lagoons managed by GCC. Telemetry for recording water levels
in the lagoons, pump rates and rainfall
Community To Increase Awareness 2.1 1 Climate Action Co-ordinator to participate in the evaluation of Q4 2020 Completed
Services of Climate Change pilot CARO training in October 2021
2.1 2 SMT, Elected members and staff participate in the internal Q2 2021 Not Started
awareness training
2.1 3 Start the internal recruitment of Climate Ambassadors for each Q2 2021 Not Started
of the departments in Galway City Council
2.2 4 Liaise with CARO and PPN on best practice Community Q3 2021 Not Started
engagement models to deliver Community energy efficiency
and public awareness campaigns.
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Sector Objective Action Tasks Due Status
2.2 5 Participate in the EU Interreg Funded Energe Project - Energy Q3 2021 Ongoing
Awareness in Schools
2.2 6 Scope a project proposal with NUI Galway to map Galway City’s Q2 2021 Ongoing
natural environment’s carbon capture capacity.
To Support Community 4 1 Review CAROs Document "Funding Opportunities for Climate Q4 2020 Ongoing
and Voluntary Sector Action Research, Project Development and Capital Funding"
Climate Action Projects May 2020
Community
4 2 Identify funding streams for local climate action projects and Q4 2020 Ongoing
Services
support communities and voluntary sector in developing and
implementing climate adaptation projects at local level.
4 3 Support Local Sustainable Energy Communities (SECs) on Q2 2021 Not Started
Energy Master Planning by signing MoU with SEAI
4 4 Invite Expressions of Interest from Community and Voluntary Q3 2021 Not Started
Sector for ideas on Climate Adaptation Projects.
To Ensure that Galway 8 1 Include a new section on the GCC website on Air Quality and Q4 2020 Completed
City continues to be a provide a link to the EPA’s reporting of air quality recorded at
Healthy Place with Rahoon Road and NO2 Diffuser Tube Study
Excellent Air Quality 8 2 Raise Awareness of Smokey Coal Ban for Galway City Q4 2020 Ongoing
8 3 Work with EPA to select two new Air Quality Monitoring Q2 2021 Ongoing
Stations sites. (1 new Suburban Traffic and 1 new Urban
Traffic).
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Galway City Council Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 Adaptation Implementation Plans (Sept 2020 to Sept 2021)
Recreation and Amenity Department
Sector Objective Action Tasks Due Status
Natural and To Build Awareness of 1.1 1 Promote awareness by supporting & publicising community Q4 2020 Ongoing
Cultural Capital Nature Based Adaptation participation in the Healthy Green Spaces Initiative.
Solutions
1.1 2 Identify existing and potential sites of suitable Nature based Q1 2021 Not Started
solutions for Climate Action. (Especially potential sites that
form part of Galway City Council capital projects at
construction stage).
1.2 3 Install signage to promote awareness of Nature based solutions Q3 2021 Not Started
where they exist in places frequently visited by the Public, e.g.
roadside signage & Entrance to parks
To Support and Conserve 2.1 1 Appoint a Biodiversity Officer Q1 2021 Ongoing
Biodiversity for its
intrinsic value within the 2.1 2 Engage with Academia, NPWS and National Biodiversity Data Q1 2021 Not Started
Natural Environment Centre to find out how Climate Change may potentially impact
and its interaction with on Galway City’s Biodiversity
the Climate. 2.1 3 Commence a review and update the Galway City Biodiversity Q3 2021 Not Started
Action Plan 2014 – 2024 to ensure that the risks from current
and projected climate change have been identified
2.2 4 Implement the Guidance for Local Authority in the All-Ireland Q1 2021 Ongoing
Pollinator Plan 2015-2020 in Galway City Council's Operations
2.2 5 Enhance pollinator friendly plants in Parks and Planters Q3 2021 Ongoing
throughout the City.
2.2 6 Reduce use of pesticides Q1 2021 Ongoing
Integrate Climate 3.1 1 Map known sites of Invasive Species across the City. Q3 2021 Not Started
Change into the Invasive
3.1 2 Develop a policy for the management of Invasive Species on Q4 2020 Ongoing
Species Management
Public land and guidance in relation to private land
Plan.
3.1 3 Identify plant diseases whose spread is linked with climate Q3 2021 Not Started
change
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Galway City Council Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 Adaptation Implementation Plans (Sept 2020 to Sept 2021)
Sector Objective Action Tasks Due Status
To Promote Green 4.2 1 Tree Planting to create carbon sinks Q3 2021 Not Started
Infrastructure to
improve Air Quality and
Mitigate Climate 4.2 2 Mapping trees across the City to create a database of trees in Q3 2021 Not Started
Change. public green spaces
4.2 3 Review tree policy on planting of species of trees for improving Q2 2021 Ongoing
air quality
Housing Department
Sector Objective Action Tasks Due Status
Critical To Increase Resilience of 6.2 1 Assess the vulnerability of the City Council’s Social housing Q4 2020 Completed
Infrastructure Buildings (Galway City stock to Coastal and Fluvial Flooding. Review OPW HEFS flood
and Buildings Council's Housing Stock) maps (1m sea level rise) to assess flood risk for social housing
6.2 2 Review the risks associated with the other Climate Risks - Q1 2021 Not Started
Extreme Temperatures, Strong Winds, Extreme Rainfall.
6.2 3 Assess the vulnerability of the City Council’s Social housing Q2 2021 Not Started
stock to Strong Winds. Amend Inspection Sheets to include for
assessment of risk of strong winds.
6.1 4 Update tenant’s handbook to include a guidance note for Q1 2021 Ongoing
tenants in order to increase awareness of extreme weather
events and to provide climate resilience information in addition
to outlining some energy saving measures.
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Finance Department
Sector Objective Action Tasks Due Status
Governance & Capturing Costs of 4 1 Develop a procedure for setting up a cost centre on the Q3 2020 Completed
Support Climate Events financial system and timesheets to capture the costs of
Extreme Weather events (Orange and Red Warning Events).
4 2 Continue to set up job codes in consultation with SE Transport Q3 2021 Ongoing
Department when it is envisaged that a major impact was
expected within the city and that costs would be incurred.
4 3 Continue to set up job codes for any events that are significant Q3 2021 Ongoing
severe weather events that incur costs, post-event were it is
the case that the event had no prior warning or had a Met
Eireann Yellow Warning.
Corporate Services
Sector Objective Action Tasks Due Status
Critical To Increase Resilience of 6.3 1 Risk assessment for Buildings managed under Corporate Q2 2021 Not Started
Infrastructure Buildings Services, i.e. City Hall, Eyre Square offices, Grammar School and
and Buildings Sandy Road Depot for the Five Climate Risks.
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Galway City Council Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 Adaptation Implementation Plans (Sept 2020 to Sept 2021)
Water Services
Sector Objective Action Tasks Due Status
Water To mitigate Surcharging 4.1 1 Identify areas in the city where there is reoccurring surcharging Q4 2020 Ongoing
Resources and of Combined Sewers of combined sewers
Flood Risk
Management 4.1 2 Carry out CCTV of the identified sewers Q1 2021 Ongoing
4.1 3 prioritise areas for Rehabilitation Q3 2021 Ongoing
To Protect Water 5.1 1 Work with Irish Water to progress the Intake Works for Q3 2021 Ongoing
Supplies Terryland
5.2 2 Review and risk assess all IW assets that are susceptible to Q2 2021 Not Started
severe weather impacts and power outages
5.3 3 Continue to prioritise areas for watermain rehabilitation and Q1 2021 Ongoing
seek IW funding.
ICT
Sector Objective Action Tasks Due Status
Critical To Carry out a risk 5.2 1 Source a Backup/Business continuity expert to identify systems Q2 2021 Ongoing
Infrastructure assessment of the likely at risk of catastrophic failure from the five climate risks set out
and Buildings impacts of climate in the Strategy.
change and their effect 5.4 2 Source a Backup/Business continuity expert to review GCC Q2 2021 Ongoing
on key infrastructure, current backup strategy & provide recommendations improve
use it to inform current backup strategy in increased risks from climate change
adaptation policy event, act of terrorism, Natural disaster.
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Economic Development and Culture
Sector Objective Action Tasks Due Status
Natural and To Protect and Exploit 5.1 1 Amend Draft Galway Tourism Strategy 2020-2025 to include for Q4 2020 Completed
Cultural Capital Benefits in relation to Adaptation & potential impacts of climate change on spreading
Tourism and Natural and tourism throughout year and on impacts of over tourism.
Cultural Capital 5.2 2 Identify Natural and Cultural Capital Asset/sites in Galway City Q1 2021 Ongoing
and determine the visitor numbers throughout the year (pre-
Covid 19).
5.2 3 Identify the Climate Risks that may potentially affect the Q3 2021 Not Started
sites/assets identified above.
Community Integrate climate change 5 1 Amend Form and Marking scheme to promote climate change Q4 2020 Completed
Services considerations in the considerations and greening festivals guidance from WERLA.
planning and
development stage for
festivals/ events
To Promote 6 1 Review CAROs Document "Funding Opportunities for Climate Q4/2020 Not Started
Opportunities & Support Action Research, Project Development and Capital Funding"
Business May 2020
6 2 Liaise with CARO on how Galway City Council can promote the Q2/2020 Not Started
opportunities arising from climate action.
6 3 Participate in the All Ireland Smart Cities Forum to identify Q3/2020 Ongoing
opportunities for funding of climate action projects/business
opportunities in Galway City
6 4 Participate in future joint events between the Nordics and All Q3/2020 Ongoing
Ireland Smart Cities Forum to identify opportunities for funding
of climate action projects/business opportunities in Galway
City
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Planning Department
Sector Objective Action Tasks Due Status
Critical Integrate climate change 1.1 1 Start to draft sections to integrate the Climate Adaptation Q1 2021 Ongoing
Infrastructure and the Climate Strategy 2019-2024 into relevant sections of City Development
and Buildings Adaptation Strategy (and Plan
mitigation) into the City
Development Plan, and
apply planning policies 1.1 2 Examine how mitigation and adaptation measures can be Q2 2021 Ongoing
to reduce the integrated into Development Plans.
vulnerability of Galway
City Council to the
impacts of climate
change.
To Ensure Future 2.2 1 Confirm compliance with the requirements that Flood Risk Q2 2021 Ongoing
infrastructure and Assessments are prepared for new infrastructure and buildings
buildings are planned
and built in 2.3 2 Incorporate into development plan any revised guidelines on Q3 2021 Not Started
consideration of future sustainable drainage.
flood risk projections
Natural & Develop Guidelines in 4.1 1 Identify Green Infrastructure Solutions that can be promoted Q3 2021 Ongoing
Cultural Capital the City Development to:-
Plan to promote green (a) Reduce Urban Flooding and River (Fluvial Flooding),
infrastructure. (b) Strengthen habitat networks and prevent habitat
fragmentation.
4.1 2 Identify the spatial areas in Galway City that can benefit from Q3 2021 Ongoing
green infrastructure to reduce flooding.
4.1 3 Identify the spatial areas in Galway City that can benefit from Q3 2021 Ongoing
green infrastructure to strengthen habitat networks and
prevent habitat fragmentation.
4.1 4 Review existing City Development Plan Section on Green Q3 2021 Ongoing
Infrastructure
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Transport Department
Sector Objective Action Tasks Due Status
Critical To Capture Data on 4.1 1 Ownership of the Budgets/Expenditure and Job Codes are with Q3 2021 Ongoing
Infrastructure Impacts of Extreme the Transport Department Collate and enter the pay and non-
and Buildings Climate Events and Map pay roll costs associated with extreme weather events into
Climate Impacts and Agresso.
Risks 4.1 2 Prepare cost reports for each Extreme Weather events (Orange Q3 2021 Ongoing
and Red Warning Events) and any other significant severe
weather events
To Carry out a risk 5.1 1 Prepare a spreadsheet listing the road infrastructure at risk Q2 2021 Not Started
assessment of the likely from the five climate risks set out in the Adaptation Strategy.
impacts of climate
change and their effect 5.1 2 Identify the risk/ impact from climate events on critical road Q2 2021 Not Started
on key infrastructure, infrastructure/equipment.
use it to inform 5.3 3 Identify what monitoring systems are already in place for the Q3 2021 Not Started
adaptation policy. road infrastructure identified above, e.g. Eirspan, road
pavement conditions surveys
5.3 4 Scope requirements for new monitoring systems. Q4 2021 Not Started
Water To manage Surface 2.1 1 Identify and map areas prone to surface water and Q3 2021 Ongoing
Resources and Water Drainage Risk for groundwater flood risk for Roads
Flood Risk Extreme Rainfall Events.
Management 2.1 2 Identify Existing Installed Surface Pumping Infrastructure in Q3 2021 Not Started
Galway City and determine operational status and capacity of
pumps.
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Adaptation Implementation Plans (Sept 2020 to Sept 2021)
Adaptation Implementation Plans for Period
September 2020 to September 2021
Appendix A – Progress Report 2020Galway City Council Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 Appendix A - Annual Progress Report October 2020
Adaptation Implementation Plans (Sept 2020 to Sept 2021)
CLIMATE ADAPTATION STRATEGY: 2020 PROGRESS REPORT
Progress
External Department
Theme Action Action Timeline Comments
Stakeholder Responsible Not
Ongoing Postponed Completed New
Started
1 Climate Adaptation Implementation Group Sectors named in Climate Change Ongoing In the Implementation Group and Monitoring Group
To ensure that the Goal, Objectives and Actions are achieved, establish a the NAF (list as and next 5 established
dedicated Adaptation Implementation Group to ensure the successful time goes), Environment Years
implementation of the Galway City Climate Adaptation Strategy. Climate
Adaptation Implementation Group will manage and oversee the delivery of the
Adaptation Actions and the mainstreaming of Climate Adaptation into all plans,
programmes, strategies and policies of Galway City Council.
In addition, a Climate Adaptation Monitoring Group will be established as a sub-
committee of the Climate Change, Environment and Recreation Strategic Policy
Committee to include both elected and sectoral representatives from the SPC.
Terms of reference for the Monitoring Group will be agreed.
Governance
2 Corporate Plan Human Completed In the Climate Adaptation and Mitigation included as
Include the objective of Climate Adaptation as a Strategic Goal of the Corporate Resources next 5 Strategic Goals in the Corporate Plan
Plan. Years
3 Annual Reporting Climate Change Ongoing In the Internal progress reporting in addition to
Monitor and report on progress. Prepare an annual progress report on the and next 5 populating CARO template report for
Strategy which will be submitted to the Council with the Annual Report Environment Years submission to the department
4 Capturing Costs of Climate Events Finance Ongoing In the CARO have brought this to the attention of the
Develop procedures and templates to ensure that the financial aspects of next 5 General Accounts Working Group with a
extreme weather are collated, recorded and reported to operational and senior Years proposal to develop a national approach.
management team Use of the WIRE App will help identify activities
that need to capture associated costs
5 Communication and Stakeholder Engagement on the Climate Adaptation Climate Change Ongoing In the Ongoing
Strategy and next 5
Public Information Events and Public Consultation to be held as required. Environment Years
Appendix A – Page 1Galway City Council Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 Appendix A - Annual Progress Report October 2020
Adaptation Implementation Plans (Sept 2020 to Sept 2021)
CLIMATE ADAPTATION STRATEGY: 2020 PROGRESS REPORT
Progress
Department
Theme Action Action External Stakeholder Timeline Comments
Responsible Not
Ongoing Postponed Completed New
Started
1-1 Integrate climate change and the Climate Adaptation Strategy (and Planning Ongoing In the CARO/NRWA workshop with the planners
mitigation) into the City Development Plan and apply planning policies to Department next 5 explored how low carbon and resilient
reduce vulnerability of Galway City Council to the impacts of climate Years objectives can be driven by the Development
Change (Review of Existing City Development Plan due to commence 2021) Plan. The development plan was varied in
October 2020 to incorporate the climate
adaptation strategy. Background work to
inform new development plan has commenced.
1-2 Integrate climate change and the Climate Adaptation Strategy (and DHPLG, NWRA, Planning Not 5-10 CARO/NRWA workshop with the planners
mitigation) into Local Area Plans, and apply planning policies to reduce the Department Started Years explored how low carbon and resilient
vulnerability of Galway City Council to the impacts of climate change objectives can be driven by the Development
Plan. Review of Plan underway
2-1 Review and update periodically the flood risk zones for coastal, fluvial, OPW, Marine Climate Change Ongoing In the Use of the WIRE App will help populate the risk
pluvial and groundwater flood to ensure that they take account of Institute, Met and next 5 database and identify those areas already
projected climate change, OPW flood maps, local knowledge and events, Eireann, Environment Years experiencing flooding
research and other sources of data to inform planning decisions
Critical Infrastructure & Buildings
2-2 Ensure site specific Flood Risk Assessments are prepared for new OPW, Marine Planning Ongoing In the Assessment of flood risk in the development
infrastructure and buildings that inform planning decisions and suitable Institute, Met Department next 5 management process and implementation of
adaptation requirements in line with the guidelines on the planning System Eireann, Years appropriate mitigation measures in accordance
and Flood Risk Management in accordance with the recommendations of with development plan policy.
Galway City Development Plan’s Strategic Flood Risk Assessment.
2-3 Ensure urban storm water drainage systems for new development take into OPW, Marine Planning Not In the
account the potential future impacts of climate change in their designs, Institute, Met Department Started next 5
particularly the projected increase in intense rainfall events, and include Eireann, Years
the use of sustainable drainage systems.
3-1 Engage stakeholders to identify how Galway City can adapt to increased DHPLG, DAFM, Climate Change Not In the
coastal flood and erosion risk. DCHG, DCCAE, and Started next 5
Academia, Marine Environment Years
Institute, DTTAS, EPA,
OPW, GSI, NPWS,
3-2 Assess the potential impacts of climate change in terms of sea level rise DHPLG, DAFM, Climate Change Ongoing In the Coastal Wave and Water Level Modelling Study
(OPW High-End Future Scenario), wave heights and storm surge, on Galway DCHG, DCCAE, and next 5 for Galway Bay completed
City’s coastal zone. Coastal Zone includes critical infrastructure, beaches, Academia, Marine Environment Years Mapping obtained from OPW for High End
natural features, habitats of coastal ecosystems (Galway Bay SAC/ SPA), Institute, DTTAS, EPA, Future Scenario.
existing coastal protection structures, tourism, private property, legacy OPW, GSI, NPWS, GIS mapping setup with property and social
landfill sites. housing datasets.
3-3 Develop Guidance and Policies for the coastal protection of Galway City’s DHPLG, DAFM, Climate Change Not 5-10
high value amenity and tourist assets, its critical infrastructure and the DCHG, DCCAE, and Started Years
preservation, enhancement and development of protected habitats of Academia, Marine Environment
coastal ecosystems. Institute, DTTAS, EPA,
OPW, GSI, NPWS,
3-4 Develop an Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan for Galway City to DHPLG, DAFM, Planning Not 5-10
ensure new developments take account of future risk from coastal DCHG, DCCAE, Department Started Years
erosion/storm surges and sea level rise, including the identification and Academia, Marine
restriction of development in coastal erosion zones where appropriate, and Institute, DTTAS, EPA,
ecosystem based adaptation actions to manage climate risk and build OPW, GSI, NPWS,
resilience to climate change.
Appendix A – Page 2Galway City Council Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 Appendix A - Annual Progress Report October 2020
Adaptation Implementation Plans (Sept 2020 to Sept 2021)
CLIMATE ADAPTATION STRATEGY: 2020 PROGRESS REPORT
Progress
Department
Theme Action Action External Stakeholder Timeline Comments
Responsible Not
Ongoing Postponed Completed New
Started
4-1 Record the full impacts of extreme climate events on Galway City, including Academia Climate Change Ongoing In the Use of the WIRE App will help populate the risk
areas and infrastructure impacted, people/ communities affected, and next 5 database and identify those areas already at
resources deployed during and after the event. Environment Years risk.
Event Report template setup. Reports prepared
for recent severe weather events.
4-2 Work with CARO to setup and maintain a GIS database for the capture and Academia Climate Change Not In the Use of the WIRE App will help populate the risk
mapping of data of Climate Impacts and mapping and identification of and Started next 5 database and identify those areas already at risk
Climate Risks. Environment Years Will support the CARO/Climate Ireland develop
their Risk & Vulnerability Tool (currently
awaiting approval from EPA)
4-3 Develop a reporting and information sharing system that allows for the ICT, Academia Climate Change Not In the Use of the WIRE App will help capture some of
assessment of the full impacts of climate change and supports a true and Started next 5 this information
economic evaluation of adaptation projects in the future. Environment Years
5-1 Develop a register of road infrastructure at risk from existing and projected TII, Galway County Transport Not In the
Critical Infrastructure & Buildings
climate events. Council, Department Started next 5
Years
5-2 Develop a register of Galway City Council’s Information and ICT Ongoing In the
Communication Systems (including Galway Traffic Management System) at next 5
risk from existing and projected climate events. Years
5-3 Put in place a monitoring plan to inspect the integrity of Galway City TII, Transport Not In the Use of the WIRE App will help identify those
Council’s existing road infrastructure, particularly elements at risk from Department Started next 5 roads already being impacted
extreme events, to determine their physical condition, and ability to deal Years
with projected climate change.
5-4 Identify backup and contingency plans for climate events that have the ICT Ongoing In the
potential to impact Information and Communication Systems, the failure of next 5
which would have major consequences and/or a cascading effect on other Years
services.
5-5 Identify and implement any operational measures to protect critical road TII, Transport Not In the
infrastructure/equipment to reduce the risk/ impact from climate events, Department Started next 5
and develop necessary maintenance/upgrade programme to prolong the Years
lifespan and address climate risk.
6-1 Increase awareness of homeowners to potential impacts from climate DHPLG Housing Not In the Review of Tenant handbook on-going. An
change events and how best to look after their home to avoid or reduce Department Started next 5 update on climate action for inclusion in the
impacts. This is to include updating the tenant’s handbook and the online Years Local Authority Tenants Handbook is currently
communication and social media plan to provide the necessary climate being prepared by the CAROs and will be
change adaptation and mitigation information. finalised in early 2021.
6-2 Assess the vulnerability of the City Council’s Social housing stock to climate Housing Ongoing In the Flood risk extent maps for Coastal and Fluvial
events, such as flooding or storms. Department next 5 Future High End Scenario = 1m rise in sea level
Years & 1in1000year (low probability) used as a ighly
conservative scenario to determine that
flooding is Low Impact climate risk for existing
City Council owned Social Housing Stock.
6-3 Assess the vulnerability of Council buildings to climate events, such as Corporate Not In the
flooding or storms. Carry out a risk assessment of the likely impacts of Services Started next 5
climate change and their effect on Council owned and leased Buildings, use Years
it to inform adaptation policy.
Appendix A – Page 3Galway City Council Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 Appendix A - Annual Progress Report October 2020
Adaptation Implementation Plans (Sept 2020 to Sept 2021)
CLIMATE ADAPTATION STRATEGY: 2020 PROGRESS REPORT
Progress
Department
Theme Action Action External Stakeholder Timeline Comments
Responsible Not
Ongoing Postponed Completed New
Started
Critical Infrastructure & Buildings
6-4 Review maintenance and repair standards, frequency and procedures for Housing Not In the
City Council housing stock and City Council owned/leased buildings to Department & Started next 5
address the expected increase in risk of structural deterioration during Corporate Years
extreme events. Services
7-1 Desktop assessment of overheating risk of City Council buildings to Housing Not 5-10
increased summer temperatures and risks of Overheating and increased Department & Started Years
Cooling Energy Requirements. The assessment to include a Cost Benefit Corporate
Analysis of options for mitigating overheating of the City Councils Building Services
7-2 Optimise ICT Systems in City Council Buildings to minimise cooling energy Corporate Not 5-10
consumption balanced against Business Requirements. Services Started Years
7-3 Prepare an Action Plan for the adaptation of City Council buildings Housing Not 5-10
vulnerable to overheating. Department & Started Years
Corporate
Services
7-4 Develop a policy and pilot project on mitigation of overheating of City Corporate Not 5-10
Council Buildings; including green infrastructure (e.g. shading with trees, Services Started Years
green roofs etc.)
Appendix A – Page 4Galway City Council Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 Appendix A - Annual Progress Report October 2020
Adaptation Implementation Plans (Sept 2020 to Sept 2021)
CLIMATE ADAPTATION STRATEGY: 2020 PROGRESS REPORT
Progress
External Department
Theme Action Action Timeline Comments
Stakeholder Responsible Not
Ongoing Postponed Completed New
Started
1-1 Develop and implement an awareness campaign around the role of the natural Recreation and Ongoing In the
environment and its positive contribution to Climate Action (adaptation & Amenity next 5
mitigation) * including updating the Website www.galwaybiodiversity.com to Years
provide information on Climate Change, mapping of habitats and carbon sinks.
1-2 Encourage the use of information boards at amenity, tourism, wilderness, EPA, NPWS, Recreation and Not In the
natural National Amenity Started next 5
landscape, cultural heritage and other appropriate locations across Galway city Biodiversity Data Years
to bring awareness and encourage respect of the benefits of natural Centre,
environment and its role in Climate Action Academia, DCHG,
2-1 Review and update the Galway City Biodiversity Action Plan 2014 – 2024 to EPA, NPWS, Recreation and Ongoing In the Commenced recruitment campaign for position
Natural & Cultural Capital
ensure that: National Amenity next 5 of Biodiversity Officer.
a) The risks from current and projected climate change have been identified. Biodiversity Data Years
b) These risks are addressed, and wherever possible incorporate adaptation Centre,
measure Academia, DCHG,
c) The carbon capture within habitats is considered
d) An examination of the changes of seasonality are considered
2-2 Support Biodiversity through Natural Pollination EPA, NPWS, Recreation and Ongoing In the Galway City Council has signed up to the
a) Review the National Pollinator Plan to explore how Galway City Council can National Amenity next 5 National Pollination Plan.
support a diversity of plant species to increase food sources and habitats for Biodiversity Data Years Started implementation of the Guidance for
pollinators with the outcome of a policy and procedure for supporting Centre, Local Authority in the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan
pollination. Academia, DCHG, 2015-2020 in Galway City Council's Operations
b) Explore ways to reduce the impact of a longer growing season on lifecycles
of bees and other pollinators in terms of food availability and lifecycles
mismatch in select areas in consultation
2-3 Work with the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to enhance EPA, NPWS, Recreation and Not In the
and restore natural systems through management to increase resilience - National Amenity Started next 5
starting with pollination and Open Spaces owned by Galway City Council. Biodiversity Data Years
Centre,
Academia, DCHG,
2-4 Database of Impacts on the Natural Environment. EPA, NPWS, Recreation and Not 5-10
Establish and develop an evidence database of ecosystem health measures and National Amenity Started Years
indicators of the effects of climate change, and their impact on the natural Biodiversity Data
environment, that will inform adaptation policy and management. Centre,
Academia, DCHG,
Appendix A – Page 5Galway City Council Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 Appendix A - Annual Progress Report October 2020
Adaptation Implementation Plans (Sept 2020 to Sept 2021)
CLIMATE ADAPTATION STRATEGY: 2020 PROGRESS REPORT
Progress
External Department
Theme Action Action Timeline Comments
Stakeholder Responsible Not
Ongoing Postponed Completed New
Started
3-1 Update the Invasive Species Management Plan to ensure that; the relevant risks EPA, NPWS, Recreation and Ongoing In the
from current and projected climate change have been identified; invasive DCHG, Amenity next 5
species whose spread is linked with climate change are identified; and Years
appropriate management techniques for their control are developed.
3-2 Establish a programme to monitor the spread of terrestrial, aquatic and marine EPA, NPWS, Recreation and Not 5-10
invasive species in a changing climate and control, invasive species where their DCHG, Amenity Started Years
spread is considered problematic
4-1 City Development Plan. Include planning policies, objectives and guidelines in EPA, NPWS, Planning Ongoing In the CARO/NRWA workshop with the planners
the City Development Plan to promote green infrastructure to:- DCHG Department next 5 explored how low carbon and resilient
a) Reduce Urban Flooding and river (Fluvial Flooding) Years objectives can be driven by the Development
Natural & Cultural Capital
b) Strengthen habitat networks and prevent habitat fragmentation Plan. Workshop included Nature Based
Solutions. The existing development plan
incorporates policy/objectives to protect and
strengthen the green network and improve
connectivity and to address flood risk and
climate change adaptation through support of
the green network.
4-2 Develop a Policy on Green Infrastructure to improve Air Quality and Climate EPA, NPWS, Recreation and Not In the
Change Mitigation. DCHG Amenity Started next 5
a) Planting of species of trees suitable for improving air quality in the urban Years
environment with warmer mean temperatures, i.e. lower emissions of volatile
organic compounds to reduce ground level ozone.
b) Planting trees as Carbon Sinks
5-1 Ensure that the Galway City Tourism Strategy includes adaptation measures for Economic Completed In the The Tourism Strategy was adapted in June 2020
risks of extreme climate events and projected climate change. Development & next 5 with a series of actions about how we manage
Culture Years the impacts of tourism.
5-2 Carry out an analyse of potential impacts of climate change and Economic Not In the
adaptation/mitigation measures on natural, heritage, cultural and amenity sites Development & Started next 5
relevant to tourism, including key tourist areas of interest in the City Culture Years
,festivals,beaches,accomodation,museeums,theatres.
5-3 Work with Fáilte Ireland to develop projections for future growth of Failte Ireland, Economic Not 5-10
visitors due to warmer average temperatures and extended tourist Development Started Years
season into the shoulder periods of April/ May and October. & Culture
Appendix A – Page 6Galway City Council Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 Appendix A - Annual Progress Report October 2020
Adaptation Implementation Plans (Sept 2020 to Sept 2021)
CLIMATE ADAPTATION STRATEGY: 2020 PROGRESS REPORT
Progress
Department
Theme Action Action External Stakeholder Timeline Comments
Responsible Not
Ongoing Postponed Completed New
Started
1-1 Roll out Major and Minor Flood Protection and Flood Proofing Measures OPW, Academia, Climate Change Ongoing In the Working in partnership with OPW on the
for Galway City over the short, medium and long term in conjunction with Marine Institute, Met and next 5 Galway City Flood Alleviation Scheme.
the OPW Eireann, EPA, Climate Environment Years
Ireland,
1-2 Identify, assess and develop multi-annual maintenance programmes, in OPW, Lough Corrib Climate Change Ongoing In the Working in partnership with OPW on the minor
conjunction with the OPW, for watercourses and coastlines where such Navigation, and next 5 scheme for Sruffaunacashlaun Stream/ Distillery
works would substantially reduce flood risk. Environment Years Channel Culvert
2-1 Identify and map areas prone to surface water and groundwater flood Irish Water, Transport Ongoing In the
risk. Department next 5
Years
2-2 Assess impact of climate change on surface water pumping Irish Water, Transport Not 5-10
Department Started Years
2-3 Develop Surface Water Management Plans to manage surface water Irish Water, Transport Not 5-10
flood risks in the areas identified. Department Started Years
2-4 Prioritise and implement Surface Water Management Plans/ Projects on Irish Water, Transport Not 5-10
Water and Flooding
a risk basis. Department Started Years
3-1 Monitor water quality before and after climate events to build an LAWPRO, EPA, Irish Climate Change Ongoing In the
understanding of how extreme rainfall events impact on water quality Water, Inland Fisheries and next 5
(including freshwater intrusion into Galway Bay, Lough Atalia and other Protection Ireland, Environment Years
waters, direct runoff of pollutants including plastics, overflows from CSOs Lough Corrib
and EOs, leachate lagoons Navigation,
4-1 Work with Irish Water to identify combined sewers that are at risk of Irish Water Water Services Ongoing 5-10 Working with Irish Water to progress CCTV
surcharging during extreme rainfall events, and develop suitable Years surveys of combined sewers.
solutions.
5-1 Work with and support Irish Water in order to maintain water quantity Irish Water, Galway Water Services Ongoing In the Working with Irish Water to progress Water
and quality levels. County Council, next 5 Conservation Programme and Mains
Years Rehabilitation.
5-2 Work with Irish Water to identify impacts of power outages of varying Irish Water, Galway Water Services Not In the
durations on specific Water and Wastewater Scheme operations, and County Council, Started next 5
identify critical and vulnerable receptors Years
5-3 Liaise, support and work with Irish Water in the development, Irish Water, Galway Water Services Ongoing 5-10 Working with Irish Water to progress the Intake
conservation and upgrade of the water supply systems so as to ensure County Council, Years Works for Terryland WTP.
that Galway City has an adequate supply of water to address climate
change demands
6-1 Prepare an adaptation plan for management of beaches, lifeguards and Water Safety Ireland, Recreation and Not 5-10
amenities to plan for the longer bathing season, higher average summer EPA, Marine Institute, Amenity Started Years
temperatures, increased visitors, change in water temperatures and the Irish Water, HSE,
climate change risks of increased algal blooms, storm debris, jellyfish,
poor water quality.
Appendix A – Page 7Galway City Council Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 Appendix A - Annual Progress Report October 2020
Adaptation Implementation Plans (Sept 2020 to Sept 2021)
CLIMATE ADAPTATION STRATEGY: 2020 PROGRESS REPORT
Progress
Department
Theme Action Action External Stakeholder Timeline Comments
Responsible Not
Ongoing Postponed Completed New
Started
1-1 Develop Business Continuity Plan to identify and address the impacts HSE, Gardai, Met Corporate Not In the
associated with extreme weather events on all functions/services of Eireann, Services Started next 5
Galway City Council and put in place measures to maintain an acceptable Years
level of service.
2-1 Develop a Climate Change and Adaptation Training Program to educate DCCAE, EPA, Climate Climate Change Ongoing In the Climate Action Training Programme being rolled
staff and provide a basic understanding of the projected range of changes Ireland, Academia, and next 5 out by the CAROs
in temperature and precipitation, the increase in the frequency and Environment Years
magnitude of extreme weather events for their region and how these
changes may affect the LA’s assets and operations.
2-2 Through Public Participation Network (PPN) and working with relevant DCCAE, EPA, Climate Climate Change Ongoing In the Interreg Project ENERGE with NUI Galway -
agencies and schools, develop a Climate Change awareness campaign to Ireland, Academia, and next 5 Green Schools
inform the public of the projected range of changes and there impacts, Galway City Environment Years
and identify mitigation and adaptation priorities through an inclusive Community Network,
stakeholder consultation process
3-1 Review and update the Emergency Response Plans to take account of the HSE, Gardai, Met Transport Not In the
changingclimate, frequency and severity of climatic events Eireann, Department Started next 5
Years
3-2 Ensure that Flood Emergency Response Plans are reviewed annually to HSE, Gardai, Met Transport Not In the
Community Services
reflect them increasing flood risk, flood alert systems, communications Eireann, Department Started next 5
strategy and the resource capacity required to provide an effective Years
response
4-1 Identify funding streams for local climate action projects and support SEAI Climate Change Ongoing In the CARO report on Climate Action funding sources
communities and voluntary sector in developing and implementing and next 5
climate adaptation projects at local level Environment Years
5-1 Integrate climate change considerations in the planning and development Met Eireann, Economic Ongoing In the This was added to the Tourism Recovery Fund in
stage for festivals/ events, and consider contingency planning for extreme Development & next 5 2020. All festivals were asked how they plan to
weather events. Culture Years green their festival and improve their
environmental performance for 2020. All the
festivals were scored on the plans to improve
their performance.
6-1 Identify funding streams for the active implementation of adaption SEAI, DCCAE,EPA, Economic Ongoing In the CARO report on Climate Action funding sources
actions that will contribute both environmentally and economically to Climate Ireland, IDA, Development & next 5
Galway City and support the appropriate sections of the Council to access Enterprise Ireland, Culture Years
these resources. IBEC, Chamber of
Commerce, Science
Foundation,
6-2 Galway Local Enterprise Office to support business by signposting clients SEAI, DCCAE,EPA, Economic Not In the
to the funding streams for climate action measures, supporting the Climate Ireland, IDA, Development & Started next 5
awareness programmes by communicating and promoting them to Enterprise Ireland, Culture Years
clients, and supporting relevant projects for funding as part of the LEO IBEC, Chamber of
financial instruments. Commerce, Science
Foundation,
7-1 Raise awareness of Lyme Disease and the potential impact of climate HSE Health Protection Recreation and Not 5-10
change and biodiversity on its prevalence. Information to be provided to Surveillance Centre, Amenity Started Years
the public through the Website www. galwaybiodiversity.com, Galway DAFM, Department of
City Council’s notice boards at forests/parks and participation in the Lyme Health,
Disease Awareness Day.
Appendix A – Page 8Galway City Council Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 Appendix A - Annual Progress Report October 2020
Adaptation Implementation Plans (Sept 2020 to Sept 2021)
CLIMATE ADAPTATION STRATEGY: 2020 PROGRESS REPORT
Progress
Department
Theme Action Action External Stakeholder Timeline Comments
Responsible Not
Ongoing Postponed Completed New
Started
8-1 Increase awareness of the impacts of burning fossil fuels on Air Quality, Climate Ireland, EPA, Climate Change Ongoing In the Working with EPA to install two new air
Climate Change and Human Health. NUIG, and next 5 monitoring stations under the National Ambient
Environment Years Air Monitoring Programme
8-2 Develop policies to reduce air pollution from road vehicles, which Climate Ireland, EPA, Climate Change Not 5-10
promote a modal shift to cycling, public transport and support the NUIG, and Started Years
decarbonisation of road vehicles Environment
8-3 Develop policies to reduce air pollution from burning fossil fuels for home Climate Ireland, EPA, Climate Change Not 5-10
heating and illegal burning of waste, which support the decarbonisation NUIG, and Started Years
of heating while providing a Just Transition in terms of dealing with Fuel Environment
Poverty.
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