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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, April 08, 2013

QUESTION NO. 15

QUESTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

To ask the Manager for a report on how the recent spate of bad weather affected this County, what action was undertaken to alleviate the situation and to name the areas, if any, where special incidents including flooding took place?

REPLY:

Over 50mm of rainfall fell between 21st and 22nd March 2013 in South Dublin County. During this spell of rain no incidents were reported of any residential or commercial premises flooding. The rivers, streams and drainage network were closely monitored by the Council’s Drainage & Roads staff throughout this time. Some incidents of spot flooding did arise namely on the N81 inbound lane past Brittas Village, this was cleared and the water level receded, no significant disruption or damage was caused. There was also incidences of spot flooding at Woodtown  & Ballymount, no properties were damaged. In addition Ballinascorney Road was closed for a short period, the road was cleared of debris and was reopened to traffic after a short time. The situation and any flood prone spots continued to be monitored closely over the weekend.