Flood Relief Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2017

Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Questions (360)

Thomas Byrne

Question:

360. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when flood relief works will be carried out in Huntsgrove, Ashbourne, County Meath. [8316/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that OPW approved funding of €450,000 under the Office of Public Works' (OPW) Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection scheme to Meath County Council for a project at Ashbourne, Co Meath in 2016.

The OPW are currently working on part of the flood relief measures in Ashbourne that will reduce the flood risk in Huntsgrove. This work involves the construction of a diversion chamber in Rathlodge, Ashbourne. This structure will significantly reduce peak flows on the channel which passes through Huntsgrove.

The OPW is committed to starting the balance of flood relief works in Ashbourne towards the end of 2017 when resources are available on completion of the Northlands Flood Relief Scheme in Bettystown, Co. Meath.