Byrne calls for greater response to flooding!

West-Tyrone SDLP MLA Joe Byrne has called on the relevant authorities to take greater action to prevent flooding in both urban and rural areas around Strabane.

Mr Byrne said “In recent weeks my office has received numerous complaints regarding flooded areas that are causing concern for both home owners and farmers, where in some areas entire fields have been submerged due to the rainfall in recent days.”

“An area in particular, the Flushtown Bridge on the Urney Road, has seen two or three fields turned into a lake, with entire barbed wire fences being immersed under water. This is a concern for farmers as these fields are unable to be utilised, but also motorists using the Urney road who feared the water would also flood the road. I would like to see the authorities take more action to prevent flooding and to relive flooded areas.”

Constituency Representative Daniel McCrossan also commented saying “Our team has been in contact with the rivers agency in the last number of weeks regarding flooding at the Flushtown Bridge and other areas. We would like to see the issue resolved and ensure the safety of all road users.”