£70,000 flood alleviation scheme complete
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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.