€350,000 for Carraholly flood works

MINISTER Michael Ring has announced that €358,787 has been allocated by the government to Mayo County Council for flood mitigation works and a coastal protection scheme at Carraholly, Westport.

The work will consist of the addition of embankments to the existing flood defences and associated works.

Speaking today, Minister Ring said: “This news will give great assurance to the local community in Carraholly and is wonderful news for them. I look forward to seeing these flood prevention measures in place and I call on Mayo County Council to ensure that the work is carried out without delay.

“Carraholly has experienced significant flood damage in the past as a consequence of severe weather events and I believe these works can help bring an end to that situation.”

Minister Ring commended the Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief, Kevin Boxer Moran, for allocating the funds.