£1.2m for essential work on Barmouth breakwater where Bann meets the Atlantic in North Derry
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced £1.2 million funding for essential health and safety works at the Barmouth Moles where the Bann meets the Atlantic ocean at Castlerock.
The Barmouth was constructed in the 1880s in order to maintain navigability on the River Bann so that boats can come from the sea into the river.
The Barmouth Moles are the stone-and-concrete breakwaters that protect the river and shorefront where the Bann and the Atlantic Ocean meet.
Minister Kimmins said: “The current condition of the Barmouth Moles poses a health and safety risk which is why I am allocating £1.2million in funding to ensure that this work is taken forward as a matter of priority. This significant investment will help protect the surrounding environment and reduce the risk of tidal flooding for these communities. This work is also important for the development of the local economy and the future of Coleraine Harbour.”