Local Concerns Over Major North Kerry Drainage Project – June 1st, 2023

A decision is expected by the end of September on the Office of Public Work’s plans for the Feale/Cashen Estuary Drainage Project.

Proposals recommend installing 16 pumping stations to deal with flooding and increased water levels, which are having a significant impact on land drainage adjacent to the estuary.

Close to 700 houses are within this catchment area.  Dr Ned Bolger, chair of the Cashen Drainage Group, and Cllr Aoife Thornton, who chaired a recent public meeting, spoke to Jerry.