ESB reduces dam water levels to protect city

THE ESB has bowed to pressure and a lowered a critical water level at its dams on the River Lee in the hope of reducing flood risk.

Thu, 18 Nov, 2010 - 00:00
Eoin English

It is the first change in the company’s dam management procedures since last November’s flood disaster caused an estimated €150 million worth of damage in Cork city.

The ESB released millions of tonnes of water from the dams on November 19 last.

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