Mallon announces £365,000 flood alleviation scheme in West Belfast complete

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced that a £365,000 flood alleviation scheme on the La Salle Stream in the Riverdale Park East area of West Belfast is now substantially complete.

Pictured left to right, John Hilditch (DfI), Martin McCavigan (DfI), Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and Ronan Devlin (DfI)

Approximately 180 metres of new culvert has been constructed with some re-planting planned for the Spring.

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said:

“Due to this significant investment, 10 homes in the area now benefit from a reduction in flood risk. Given this is an area with a history of flooding I hope this brings some reassurance to these homeowners in the Riverdale Park East area.

“I committed during my time as Minister to taking action to protect homes and businesses from flooding and I have followed through on this commitment by allocating £19 million in funding for flood alleviation schemes across the North in my 2021/22 budget, an increase of £11 million from last year. Schemes like this one on the La Salle Stream demonstrate how our infrastructure can improve the lives of people and communities across the North.”

Notes to editors: 

1. The works were undertaken by Whitemountain (part of the Breedon Group).
2. Pictured left to right John Hilditch (DfI), Martin McCavigan (DfI), Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and Ronan Devlin (DfI)
3. All media queries should be directed to the Department for Infrastructure Press Office at: press.office@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk. 
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