OPW announces €18k in funding for Minor Flood Mitigation Works in Athlone

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the approval of Westmeath County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.

Under the scheme, the OPW has approved funding of €18,000 for proposed works which include the installation of a 300mm drainage pipe and gullies to alleviate pluvial flooding at Garrynafela in Athlone.

The Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme was introduced by the Office of Public Works in 2009. Since then, 8 funding applications by Westmeath County Council have been supported under this scheme.