Culverts

The passage of animals, people and vehicles across drains damages banks and aquatic vegetation. This increases the risk of soil particles and plant nutrients entering the drain and the potential for these materials to be transported to a stream or river. These are for field drains only i.e. those not identified as a blue line on the OSI 1:5000 maps. It is the responsibility of the farmer to ensure that all relevant legal requirements are adhered to & relevant authorities consulted prior to any works being carried out. Funded is: €800/unit with a maximum of 5 units.

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