Council to spend at least €3.5m after storm wreaks havoc in Waterford

The cost of cleaning up and repairing the damage caused by Storm Christine along the Waterford coast in the last fortnight has been conservatively estimated at €3.5m.

The coastal area between Tramore and Dungarvan was badly hit by the storm-force winds and consequent high tides over Christmas and the new year. Council officials and staff are working on a list of repairs that will have to be completed.

According to Tramore area engineer Ken Walsh, the bill is likely to top €3.5m.