Mallon announces £2.8 million flood alleviation scheme in East Belfast to commence
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced that a £2.8 million flood alleviation scheme on the Glenbrook River in the Cregagh Road / Montgomery Road area of East Belfast is due to commence on 22 February 2021.
The scheme will involve the construction of approximately 750 metres of flood alleviation works.
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said:
“Once completed this significant investment should reduce the risk of flooding to approximately 285 residential properties in the vicinity.
“Flooding causes devastation and destruction and this is an area which has a history of flooding. The commencement of this work will directly benefit many homes with a reduction in flood risk when it is complete. I hope that this work will bring some comfort and reassurance to this community.”
The works will be programmed to minimise any inconvenience to the public, however, road users should take care in the vicinity of the works and be aware of emerging construction traffic.
The work is expected to take 12 months to complete. All work will be carried out in line with current health and safety regulations, with safe systems of working in place for staff and contractors.
Notes to editors:
- These works are being undertaken by Lowry Building & Civil Engineering Limited.
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