Funding has been allocated for the installation and construction of minor flood mitigation works in Monivea.
Minister of State Patrick O’Donovan has announced the approval of Galway County Council’s applications for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.
Under this scheme, the council has been awarded €24,750 for flood mitigation works at Caherglass, Monivea.
The proposed works will consist of the installation of 300m of 450mm diameter drainage pipe into nearby drain, cleaning the existing drain, and installing earth embankment at rear of properties.
The Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme was introduced by the Office of Public Works in 2009.
Since then, 249 funding applications by Galway County Council have been supported under this scheme.
Under the scheme, applications are considered for projects that are estimated to cost not more than €750,000.
Most recently, the county council received €54,000 in August 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 was awarded 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.
