Consultants to advise college on flood measures

CONSULTANTS have been appointed to advise University College Cork (UCC) on future flood proofing measures, an Oireachtas committee was told last night as it began a fact-finding tour of flood ravaged areas.

The news emerged as college authorities briefed members of the Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Heritage and Local Government, on the full extent of the damage caused by last November’s flood.

UCC’s final repair bill may not be known for another three months but it is expected it will exceed €25 million.