Over €300,000 for flooding mitigation measures for Leitrim town

Skerry Rynn's pub and shop in Ballinaglera : Gerry Faughnan (2021) | Gerry Faughnan

placeholder image — Skerry Rynn's pub and shop in Ballinaglera : Gerry Faughnan (2021) | Gerry Faughnan

The funding will go towards flood protection works on the River Bonet in Dromahair

Over €300,000 of additional funding has been approved for flood protection works on the River Bonet in Dromahair, bringing the total investment in the project to more than €910,000.

The Office of Public Works (OPW) recently announced the approval of Leitrim County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.

The funding from the Office of Public Works will allow Leitrim County Council to construct earthen embankments and concrete flood defence walls to protect homes at risk of flooding.

Residents in Dromahair have experienced repeated flooding over many years, with the new measures aimed at providing long-term protection for affected properties.