OPW to fast track Clon’s flood works

The OPW is to fast track flood relief work in the Clonakilty area with a public consultation process likely to take place in the West Cork town within the next six weeks.

County engineer Noel O’Keeffe confirmed yesterday he had received an assurance from the state agency it would “accelerate” the project.

Members of the county council’s Western Committee were told by Mr O’Keeffe he was hopeful the project, costing up to €7m, would commence as early as 2014.