§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is expected to be the cost of carrying out the Main drainage scheme; and what is the estimated cost of maintaining the scheme after it has been completed.
§ Mr. DunnAt current prices the estimated cost of works on the River Main drainage scheme is approximately £2.4 429W million. Practical experience indicates that annual maintenance is likely to be about 2 per cent. of the initial scheme costs.