£70,000 flood alleviation scheme complete

Work has been completed on a £70,000 scheme to help reduce the risk of flooding to approximately 25 properties in the Woodvale area of Dromara.
The River Lagan flowing through Dromara. Pic by GoogleThe River Lagan flowing through Dromara. Pic by Google
The River Lagan flowing through Dromara. Pic by Google

There have been a number of flooding incidents in the Co Down village over the years, most notably during August 2008 when the River Lagan burst its banks and a number of properties were affected.

The five-week programme of works along a stretch of the waterway near Woodvale consisted of: Removal of an existing weir; Replacement of an old accommodation bridge with a precast concrete box culvert; Realignment of the river channel, bank protection measures and raising ground levels at the location of the weir.

A spokesperson for the Department for Infrastructure confirmed that the project is now complete.