Carlow County Council is working with land owners to help prevent flooding on Burrin Street and lands along the River Burrin following a flood in the area back in March. Director of Services John Carley updated members on progress to try and prevent a similar flood to that in March when river levels were at their historic highest. The Burrin, which is maintained by the Joint Drainage committee, was flooded following intense rainfall. The members were informed by Mr Carley that the rainfall was considered ‘very intense’ as it reached a recording of 31.66mm at Oak Park…
Carlow People, 21/05/13. Read the full article ‘Appeal to landowners to help stop flooding‘.
