AQW 9855/22-27

Mr John Blair
Alliance Party
South Antrim

Tabled Date: 11/04/2024
Answered On Date: 26/04/2024
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the planned works for Antrim town to alleviate the impacts of flooding.

Answer:

To reduce the risk of flooding from rivers, my Department’s Rivers Directorate plans to continue its inspection and maintenance regime in relation to designated watercourses and their associated infrastructure.

Flooding in Antrim Town will also be examined as part of a wider ‘Antrim Significant Flood Risk Area’ study, which is already on my Department’s Rivers Directorate 10-year capital works programme.

My Department’s Roads Division will continue to carry out routine cleaning and maintenance of DfI drainage infrastructure in Antrim.