A vital £500,000 flood alleviation scheme in County Antrim has officially reached completion.

The scheme on the Hollywell Burn in the Kilbegs Road area involved the construction of a new flood wall and earth embankment works.  

This project will increase flood protection for approximately 18 commercial properties in the Kilbegs Business Park.

Speaking as she announced the completion of the scheme, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said: "I was on site at Holywell Burn last year which gave me the opportunity to meet the team and see the work behind construction of this 410 metre long floodwall and earth embankment. It is great to see this work now finished and be able to announce the scheme's completion.

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"I committed during my time as Minister to taking action to protect homes and businesses from flooding and I have followed through on this commitment by allocating £19 million in funding for flood alleviation schemes across the North in my 2021/22 budget, an increase of £11 million from last year. Schemes like Holywell Burn demonstrate how our infrastructure can improve the lives of people and communities across the North."