Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran notes progress on individual cells of Athlone Flood Alleviation Scheme
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Mr. Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief, today welcomed progress on works on all eight cells being progressed as part of the €12 million Athlone Flood Alleviation Scheme.
Commenting on progress, Minister Moran said,
"I am delighted to acknowledge the progress to date of works on all of the locations which form part of Athlone Flood Alleviation Scheme. Despite high water levels over the winter period, the significant flooding event earlier this year, and the current restrictions in place due to COVID19, we have already seen the protection provided by elements of the scheme which have been completed. Areas where sheet piling has been installed have seen a dramatic improvement in flood protection, and recently fitted flood gates at a number of locations are working as intended. Several more are to follow, and each completed element of each cell further reduces the risk to homes and businesses."
The Minister concluded,
“It is a credit to all of those involved with the project to be making such progress and I wish to thank Westmeath County Council, the consultants RPS and the staff of the OPW for their continuing commitment and effort in implementing this Scheme."
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