Galway City and County Council’s applications for flood mitigation works have been successful, with €282,600 being approved for four projects.
The councils applied for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.
Under the scheme, the Office of Public Works has approved €163,800 in funding for works at Sruffaunacashlaun Stream & Distillery Channel.
This includes the desilting, masonry repair, repointing and water proofing of a 30-metre-long masonry arch culvert along with associated consultancy fees.
€54,000 in funding will be provided for the installation of a new 450 mm diameter concrete pipe crossing road with headwall and non-return valves at Moneen, Tuam.
A further €45,000 in funding for a Hydrological Study of the Clarin River Basin area as well as €19,800 in funding to install flap valves on 2 no. pipes and construct a 510 m³ retaining pond at Dunmore Golf Club.
