Minister O'Donovan announces funding approval for demountable flood gates and barriers at Bridgetown Co. Wexford

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., has announced the approval of Wexford County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under the scheme, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has approved funding of €157,770 to provide demountable flood gates and barriers on affected properties at Bridgetown Co. Wexford. Minister O’Donovan saw the effects of flooding on the community last Christmas when he visited the village on St Stephen’s Day to meet with officials and engineers from Wexford County Council and hear at first hand about the extent of the damage caused.

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