Letterkenny is to get more than a quarter of a million euro in flood defence pipes and culverts, Mayor Jimmy Kavanagh has announced.
The works will help alleviate future flooding issues as part of overall works in the town.
Mayor Kavanagh and Minister Joe McHugh had been in talks with Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran about the two schemes at Oatfield Terrace and the Circular Road in the town.
Fine Gael Councillor Kavanagh said: “Minister McHugh was talking again this morning to Minister Moran and has confirmed that the Office of Public Works has approved €276,233 for Letterkenny today.
“Just over €224,000 will be spent on the removal of damaged pipes in Oatfield Terrace and the installation of new pipes and a six square metre box culvert.
“Separately €51,733 has been approved today by Minister Moran for almost 100 metres of 750mm wider piping on the Circular Road. This will help to take more water away from that area at times of heavy rainfall.
Cllr Kavanagh added: “I want to thank Ministers Moran and McHugh for approving this funding today. The funding has been issued so that works can get underway later this year and this is very good news today.
“I have been in contact with residents on these issues for some time and I know they will also be delighted with this funding announcement which is part of wider schemes in the town to remove water more quickly at times of heavy rainfall.”