The Office of Public Works and Kildare County Council have agreed a programme of works to alleviate flooding on the Silleachain River at Mill Lane and on the Rye River including the Dun Carraig estate. The outline design for these proposals is currently being considered for planning approval in accordance with Part 8 of the planning and development regulations and it is envisaged that subject to approval, agreement by all affected parties and adherence to a tight framework, construction will commence on flood alleviation measures for the Leixlip area in early summer of this year.
I am advised that the retaining wall at Captain's Hill, while it may be contributing to surface water drainage problems in the area is not a factor in flooding from the Rye River, which the proposed works are intended to address.