Donegal coastal protection funding announced by Kevin Boxer Moran
State support has been granted to safeguard vulnerable coastal infrastructure in County Donegal against ongoing erosion. The initiative will reinforce existing defences in Inver to prevent further structural damage.
The Office of Public Works has officially greenlit financial support for Donegal County Council to bolster local coastal defences. Specifically, an allocation of €12,668 excluding VAT has been sanctioned to install a robust row of rock armour adjacent to existing gabions in Inver, ensuring these structures are shielded from further deterioration.
Running since 2009, this established mitigation scheme provides local authorities with the means to tackle localised flooding and coastal vulnerability swiftly. Donegal County Council has previously successfully secured backing for numerous similar projects across the region under the same initiative, enabling rapid intervention where solutions are readily identifiable.
Responsibility for initiating and executing the approved works rests entirely with the local authority, ensuring regional oversight. Further details regarding ongoing flood mitigation programmes and historical project allocations can be found on the official website.