To stop future flooding across North Galway from Corofin to Headford, and beyond, requires opening all 16 sluice gates on the River Corrib in Galway City from September to March according to a number of local representatives. Co Councillors in the Oranmore/Athenry area are demanding that the office of Public Works (OPW) open the gates after… Read more »
A temporary bridge installed in Claregalway in recent weeks as part of the OPW’s flood relief scheme is facilitating works to deepen the river bed to divert water into a new channel along the Clare River. However, concern has been expressed that heavy rain over the weekend could hamper the vital work with local county councillor… Read more »
A major flood alleviation scheme on the Clare River is to commence in the next two weeks. Commenting, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, TD for Galway West/South Mayo said; “The people of Claregalway and surrounds have just passed the six year anniversary of the flooding that left the area devastated and homes uninhabitable.” “Having spent time in… Read more »
Claregalway Flood Relief Works to proceed as Department signs off on new environmental impact assessment Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South Seán Kyne has today (Tuesday) welcomed confirmation from the Office of Public Works’ Minister, Simon Harris that the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform has signed off on the environmental review… Read more »
Delayed flood relief works under the Claregalway scheme are set to progress. It has been confirmed by the OPW Minister Simon Harris has told the Dáil he is about to sign off on the environmental review which has delayed works on the Claregalway Flood Relief Scheme. EU requirements for an environmental impact statement on such works… Read more »
The Government is set to sign off on the environmental review which has delayed works on the long awaited €7 million Claregalway Flood Relief Scheme. That was confirmed to local Deputy Sean Kyne by the Office of Public Works’ Minister, Simon Harris in the Dáil last week. The Galway West Deputy had raised the issue,… Read more »
Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South Seán Kyne has today (Thursday) welcomed confirmation from the Office of Public Works’ Minister, Simon Harris that the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform will this month sign off on the environmental review which has delayed works on the Claregalway Flood Relief Scheme. Deputy Kyne raised… Read more »
Galway is bracing itself for the arrival of the highest tides the city has seen in over eighteen years, with serious risk of flooding predicted this month. The high tides are expected from Sunday 27th of September. Preparations have already begun to protect the city and the new aquadam will be deployed at the Spanish Arch in… Read more »
A long awaited river drainage scheme which is set to alleviate flooding in the Claregalway area has been given the go-ahead by the Government, with work set to be carried out this year. The Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Brian Hayes TD, has confirmed that funding has been put… Read more »
Galway Senator Fidelma Healy Eames highlights that the aid provided by the Department of Social Protection to assist people affected by recent flooding is more timely and generous compared with previous schemes. It takes cognisance of the fact that climate change is a reality and that homes and families must be supported quickly and efficiently…. Read more »
Works to go ahead this year with Office of Public Works to tender project. Galway West/Mayo South Deputy Sean Kyne has this morning welcomed the assurance from Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW, Brian Hayes, TD that the River Clare Drainage Scheme at Claregalway will be carried out in 2014. Commented Deputy Kyne:… Read more »
There is considerable relief in Claregalway and along the banks of the Clare River this week that the remedial flood relief works carried out in the wake of the disastrous flooding of 2009 appear to be working well—so far. Director of Services with Galway County Council Liam Gavin, who has responsibility for flood relief projects,… Read more »
