Mayobridge Flood Alleviation Works, Newry, Co. Down - Proposed Drainage Works

The proposed works will include the replacement of 3no. 1.2m diameter circular culverts under the access road at property north of No. 1 Ballyvally Road, construction of a c.14m flood wall at the property north of No. 1 Ballyvally Road, installation of 3no. flap valves on Newry Road Bridge and the installation of 3no. grips between No. 9 and 11 Ballyvally Road. These drainage works will reduce flood risk to the infrastructure in the surrounding area.  

An Environmental Scoping exercise has been completed for these works. Having taken account of the characteristics of the works in the proposed scheme, their location and potential impacts, the Department considers the proposed works are not likely to have significant environmental effects on the environment and does not intend to prepare an Environmental Statement.

Inspecting the proposal

A copy of the proposed works will be available for inspection on the Department for Infrastructure website at www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/consultations from the 17th May 2024 to the 17th June 2024.

Representations

In accordance with Article 8 of The Drainage (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017.

Representations may be made in writing to the Department in relation to the likely environmental effects of the proposed scheme.

Also, in accordance with Article 8 any person who considers that their interests will be prejudicially affected by the proposed works may make representations to the Department at the address given below.

The closing date for receipt of representations is the 17th June 2024.

Any representations should be sent to:

Email: rivers.registry@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk