AQW 9855/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the planned works for Antrim town to alleviate the impacts of flooding.
Asked by John Blair MLA on 11 April 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 11 April 2024
- Answer due by
- 26 April 2024
- Answered
- 26 April 202415 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Infrastructure
- Priority question
- No
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.