£1.35 million Hilden and Lambeg Flood Gates Replacement Project complete on the River Lagan
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Flood risk management work on the River Lagan has taken an important step forward with new flood gates installed at Lambeg.
Work was completed last summer at nearby Hilden and the installation of the flood gates at Lambeg completes the project. These flood gates (known as sluice gates) are essential for managing river levels and providing flood protection to communities along the River Lagan, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall.
Minister Kimmins said:
“Collectively these works represent an investment of £1.35 million. Completion will ensure that these structures continue their critical role in regulating water levels along the River Lagan. This will help to manage flood risk for the people of South Belfast for many years to come.
“I visited the Hilden works last summer and I am pleased that this final part of the flood protection works is now in place. Adapting to climate is one of my Department’s seven Foundations for a Better Future. While we cannot prevent all flooding from happening, we can reduce the impacts with appropriate infrastructure improvements and development. Schemes like this are a tangible way of delivering on that vision.”
Notes to editors:
- Picture caption: The Minister is pictured with DfI Rivers engineers Mark Scott and Owen McGivern at the Hilden River Control Structure.
- The work involved the full replacement and refurbishment of two key flood‑control structures located at Hilden and Lambeg in Lisburn as well as mechanical and electrical upgrades.
- This was carried out by local building contractor Maurice Flynn and Sons.
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