The go ahead has been given for preliminary ecological and infrastructure surveys to take place in the coming weeks ahead of the design of flood relief schemes in the Twin Towns, Buncrana and Ramelton.
The initial surveys will take two weeks to complete.
Donegal County Council says the preliminary ecological and infrastructure surveys are required to inform development and design of flood relief options in Ballybofey-Stranorlar, Buncrana – Luddan and Ramelton.
Consultants Byrne Looby have been appointed to undertake engineering and environmental services for the flood relief schemes, and they will begin baseline surveys on Monday next, June 21st June 2021.
The initial surveys will take approximately two weeks, with further surveys will be conducted over the coming months.
The council says it has obtained necessary health and safety statements from the consultants, demonstrating their safety protocols and procedures, particularly in relation to Covid 19.
This is particularly important as survey teams may require access to private lands to complete habitat and biodiversity assessments.
An online public consultation period will also commence in September 2021 to inform the scheme development process.
