The current situation
It is currently estimated that in Northern Ireland some 25,000 properties are located within natural river and coastal flood plains. A significant amount of these properties are within the greater Belfast area.
This means 1 in 33, are currently at risk from flooding from rivers or the sea. Another 36,000 properties are at risk of flooding from reservoirs and 24,500 at risk from surface water..
Protecting these properties is a key priority for the DfI Rivers. We do this by building new flood defences and maintaining existing structures.
Notices of Proposed Works
The Department for Infrastructure (formerly Department for Agriculture and Rural Development), would from time to time issue public notices, in pursuance of Article 12A (3) of the Drainage (Northern Ireland) Order 1973 (as amended) that it proposes to carry out a drainage scheme or works in a specific location.