Construction of flood defence works in north County Mayo commenced on Friday, according to the Office of Public Works (OPW).
The River Deel Flood Relief Scheme will be a significant boost to residents and businesses in Crossmolina who have suffered serious flooding in the past.
The scheme includes a diversion channel upstream of Crossmolina town, which will redirect flood waters away from the town, directly to the flood plains of Lough Conn.
The flood relief scheme is being built directly by the OPW and will be completed in 2029.
When built, the Scheme will afford protection to some 73 residential and 43 business properties in Crossmolina from significant flood events.
OPW Minister Kevin Moran T.D said, “The scheme, which has an approved project budget of €34m which includes a construction cost of €19.8 million, has been funded through the Government’s 2030 National Development Plan with €1.3 billion allocated for flood relief measures, including from the impacts of climate change through future-proofed, adaptable flood relief schemes."
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| Ministers Dara Calleary and Kevin Moran. |