Drainage works will get underway in the Childers Heights area of Ballina in the next 2-3 weeks.

That’s according to local Fine Gael Cllr John O’Hara.

Cllr O’Hara says this is good news for those who live in the area, as there had been a problem with flooding on one side of the estate.

He says this work will alleviate the problem and a total of €10,000 is being made available to spend on the project.