Living With Water in Derry/Londonderry
Living With Water in Derry /Londonderry: An Integrated Plan for Drainage and Wastewater Management in Derry/Londonderry.
Living With Water in Derry /Londonderry Consultation Report
In January 2025, the Department issued a public consultation on the draft Living With Water in Derry /Londonderry: An Integrated Plan for Drainage and Wastewater Management in Derry /Londonderry.
The consultation ended on 7 April 2025 and a total of 23 largely positive responses were received, these are summarised in a report which can be viewed at:
Living With Water in Derry /Londonderry Plan
On 11 February 2026 the Minister for Infrastructure launched the Final Living With Water in Derry Plan. The final Plan and associated environmental reports can be viewed at:
Key stakeholders were involved in the development process to assist in the identification of drainage pressures and issues in the City and surrounding areas to inform and shape the final plan.
The Plan promotes the use of nature-based drainage and flood management solutions through collaborative working. This includes using green spaces to store surface water and slow the flow of water into the sewerage network, so reducing the risk of flooding and untreated sewage spilling into our rivers and waterways.
A Vision for Living With Water in Derry /Londonderry
A Vision for Living With Water in Derry /Londonderry was the first stage of the development of this Plan. It outlines the approach being taken by the Department to develop integrated and sustainable drainage solutions across the City and surrounding areas.