“The residents and business community have waited a long time for this” - Calleary welcomes flood scheme for Mayo town

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Dara Calleary, TD, has welcomed the official turning of the sod on the Crossmolina Flood Relief Scheme, which will be performed today by the Minister with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Kevin 'Boxer' Moran.
“I am delighted to welcome Minister 'Boxer' Moran back to Crossmolina a number of years after he first visited as Minister for the OPW. I want to thank him for efforts at that time and for his ongoing interest in delivering the Crossmolina Flood Scheme.
“Works commenced in December on this multi-million euro scheme – a crucial investment in Crossmolina and the future-proofing of the town from further flood events. It was a joyous day when Minister Paschal Donohoe confirmed the scheme to me in Q4 of 2024 and an even greater day when the machines rolled into Crossmolina in December. The residents and business community have waited a long time for this, they deserve this, and when delivered it will offer peace of mind that has been absence for the past 20 years.”

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Minister Calleary said the construction of the scheme and it’s subsequent completion will open up a myriad of possibilities for Crossmolina.
“I am calling upon Mayo County Council to begin the process now of establishing a plan for the town and environs – it will create opportunities that cannot be overlooked. I want to thank my colleagues Cllr Michael Loftus and Cllr Annie May Reape for their steadfast commitment to delivering the scheme. The hard work has paid off and I look forward to Crossmolina reaping the rewards in the years ahead,” concluded Minister Calleary.