Work on a temporary flood alleviation scheme in Strabane should start on Wednesday, Infrastructure Minister JohnODowdSF says
But residents have said since then there has been a lack of communication with the Department for Infrastructure over the scheduled work and that progress has been slow.Six weeks after the flood repair work is still ongoing at Maria Duffy's Ballycolman home."The hope is there now. When you see the workmen there. We are in better mood today, the form is better today because we see the work ongoing now," she told BBC Radio Foyle.
"It is a trauma that will last for some time. But stuff is being done, we are moving forward and all we can do is be thankful and hopeful," she said.As well as confirming work would begin on the temporary scheme, Mr O'Dowd said he also recognised "the need to introduce viable longer term solutions as swiftly as possible to reduce the impacts of further flooding".
He added: "That is why my department is taking forward, where possible, a number of flood alleviation proposals in various locations across the north, including Drumahoe, Eglinton and Derry city".
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sheffield: Urgent meeting over former John Lewis building's listingSheffield City Council was in the process of selling the site when it was given listed status.
Read more »
How baby products firm Bababing has forged ties with big retailers including John LewisDesigned by parents for parents, Bababing’s unique range of functional and innovative children’s products continue to fly off the shelves in major UK retailers including John Lewis, Boots, Waitrose, and JoJo Maman Bébé. Brothers Jamie and Ashley Robinson talk to Andrew Vaux.
Read more »
When a 'blushing prince' took the QE2 all the way from Clydebank to GreenockHE was described as the “blushing prince” by this newspaper when he came to Clydebank to see the make its first voyage from the John Brown to…
Read more »
Frightened Glasgow woman warned by ex he'd cut her throat and kill her friendsGlasgow Sheriff Court heard that John Paul Campbell embarked on a terrifying campaign of abuse, bombarding his former partner with 114 phone calls when their 14 year relationship came to an end.
Read more »
Public to have their say at information events for Hykeham Relief Road projectPeople will have the opportunity to ask questions and will be invited to share their views about particular aspects of the North Hykeham Relief Road project Lincoln
Read more »