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.

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.