BREAKING: Kildare County Council deploying sandbags in Newbridge

Kildare County Council (KCC) has revealed that it will be deploying sandbags in areas of Newbridge which have been affected by recent flooding. 

The appeal follows after KCC announced over the weekend that it was monitoring impact of heavy rainfall on the River Liffey in Kildare.

Now, KCC has issued a new statement to the general public in relation to the excessive flooding.

KCC explained that its Severe Weather Assessment Team is continuing to manage the ongoing risk of flooding due to the heavy rainfall on the River Liffey and Poulaphouca Reservoir. 

It elaborated: "Working with the sub-group of the National Emergency Coordination Group, in collaboration with other agencies, KCC crews are monitoring the situation on an ongoing basis, and ensuring resources are in place to manage any impact. 

"Overnight on Monday, February 2 last, KCC crews deployed sandbags to a number of housing estates in Newbridge, as a precaution. 

"However, no properties have been affected."

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In addition, KCC announced that its crews have closed off access to the pedestrian bridge over Butterstream, where it enters the River Liffey, due to the high-water level. 

KCC further said: "River levels continue to be actively monitored by KCC crews.  
  
"Further heavy rainfall is expected over the coming days, and a flood advisory remains in place along rivers and coastal areas. 

"Our crews remain on alert and have stocks of sandbags available for installation in any affected areas, should they be required."

Lastly, KCC urged the public to be "vigilant" and to "adhere to all public safety advice".  

Any individuals with concerns about flooding are advised to contact KCC.

KCC's out-of-hours phone number is 1800 500 444.

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