Emergency dredging works approved to minimise flood risk in Midleton

Operation will involve the removal of large volumes of stone and gravel which were deposited in the river near Moore’s Bridge during Storm Babet.

Rsidents Alan and Orla Mahy and Brenda Mooney with stone deposits in the Owennacurra river near Moore's Bridge where local residents are living in fear of another flood. Picture: Dan Linehan

Emergency dredging works have been approved in East Cork to minimise flood risk in a town which was devastated during Storm Babet last October.

The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications confirmed that it has approved the latest derogation application from Cork County Council to carry out the works in the Owenacurra river in Midleton.