Public Meeting To Discuss Flooding In Newcastle West

The results of a Severity and Impact Report into the recent severe flooding of Newcastle West will be made known at a public meeting in the West Limerick town next week.

Limerick County Council will host the meeting at Aras William Smith O’Brien, Newcastle West on Tuesday next 2nd Sept. at 8pm. JBA Consulting is preparing the Severity and Impact Report, which will be completed by the end of this week.

The publication of the report follows on from a public meeting that took place in the aftermath of the flash floods that occurred in the town. 93mm of rainfall, equivalent to a month’s rain, was recorded near Newcastle West over a five-hour period on August 1st. The rains caused the river Arra to burst its banks for the first time in living memory.

According to Eugene Griffin, Limerick County Secretary, ‘Among those present at the upcoming meeting will be representatives of the Office of Public Works and JBA Consulting, as well as the Council’s Transport and Infrastructure, Environment and Housing sections. Anyone affected by the floods is welcome to attend the meeting.’