Flood relief project hit by concrete fault

THE Office of Public Works (OPW) is investigating a problem regarding the “durability of the concrete” used in part of Fermoy’s €33 million flood prevention project.

Flood relief project hit by concrete fault

The OPW said the contractor working on the project had discovered the problem in a section of flood defences on the northern side of the Co Cork town.

The problem was spotted by contractors Carillion Irishenco during routine quality control tests.

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