September 2008 – Progress on works relating to Flooding in Celbridge

Deputy Aine Brady welcomed the works and proposed works carried out by Kildare Co Co to minimise the risk of flooding in some estates in Celbridge.

'Kildare Co Co have informed me that the Engineering Staff in Celbridge have carried out further cleaning of the Toni River channel in the area of Vanessa Lawns, Vanessa Close and St Patrick's Park.   This work was done to increase the capacity of the channel and to prepare for the installation of new steel cages to be placed where the Toni enters and exits the local culvert.' stated Deputy Brady who raised the issue with Kildare Co Co following the recent flooding.

'The steel cages have been designed and ordered and are scheduled for delivery and installation in approximately two weeks.   This work should reduce the risk of the culvert being blocked by debris gathering at entrance and exit points, which most residents believe was a contributing factor in the recent flooding.' stated Deputy Brady.

'The consultants, Kilgallen and Partners, are continuing to work on a report on the general catchment area. It is very important that we look at all options to further minimise the risk of any future flooding in the area.' concluded Deputy Brady.

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