A new flood protection scheme has been agreed by the Rivers Agency and people living in Co Tyrone following extensive consultations.

In 2008 and 2011, Beragh experienced significant flooding after torrential rainfall. The completed £1.5million Beragh Flood Alleviation Scheme provides flood protection to 19 properties, at three different locations within the village.

Further works planned by the Beragh Red Knights GAA Club will integrate with works already completed by Rivers Agency and will provide flood protection to the sports pavilion.

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Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill said: "Rivers Agency has worked very closely with the local community throughout the development of this scheme and also to incorporate changes requested by the local community and GAA club delivering multiple benefits and providing a good example of joint co-operation between DARD and residents."

"The work of my department has always been to reduce the risk to life and damage to property from flooding so it very encouraging to hear about the protection and reassurance this scheme, which included the construction of some 900m of steel sheet pile and reinforced concrete flood walls, gives to the people of Beragh."

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