The South Galway Flood Relief Scheme planning application is expected to be lodged this year.
That's the latest update provided by Galway County Council, which has been working on the plans for years.
Engagement with the National Parks and Wildlife Service began over a year ago, and the local authority has needed to complete reports and hire consultants to complete the work required.
Gort-Kinvara Fianna Fáil councillor Gerry Finnerty says it's a shame the process has been delayed for 15 months