Written answers
Thursday, 17 October 2019
Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme Applications
Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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98. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works has received an application from Donegal County Council for funding under the non-coastal minor works funding programme in 2017; if so, the status of the application; the timeframe in which a decision can be expected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42837/19]
Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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Please see in the table the applications received in 2017 from Donegal County Council under OPW Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme for non-coastal locations and the status of each application.
| Project location | Project description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Bridge, Drumbar | Replace existing culvert | Application not approved, as flood risk in the area in question will be dealt with as part of FRMP proposal for Donegal Town. |
| Oatfield Terrace, Letterkenny | Removal of structurally damaged pipes & installation of box culvert 3m x 2.1m. | Funding approved €224,460 |
| Circular Road,Letterkenny | Installation of 98m of 750 diameter pipes | Funding approved €51,773 |
| Murvagh Upper Glebe, Drumchory Glebe, Mullanacross and Ballybulgan | To undertake a review of the existing flood data to identify measures that could be implemented, to mitigate against future flooding of this area | Funding approved €13,500 |
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