Almost 270 households in east Belfast have been provided with an increased level of flood protection as part of a £12 million scheme in the area.

Around 1,700 properties are set to benefit from the Flood Alleviation scheme when the works are complete in 2017.

The work is being delivered by delivered jointly with Belfast City Council and East Belfast Partnership (EBP).

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Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard said: "The work being carried out will reduce the flood risk in this area by putting in place the necessary infrastructure to protect this generation and the next from flooding. This scheme and others like it across the North will undoubtedly improve the quality of life of the residents and businesses here."

Phase 2 of the flood alleviation works to the lower reaches of the Loop River, Knock River and the Connswater are currently being executed jointly with Belfast City Council and EBP.

(CD)