To ask the Minister for Regional Development whether Northern Ireland Water will extend the storm sewers on Mill Street and High Street, Cushendall.

I have been advised by Northern Ireland Water that it is planning to install a new storm sewer at the junction of Mill Street and High Street this summer. The work, which will reduce the risk of out-of-sewer flooding, is being implemented in advance of the on-going Drainage Area Study (DAS) for Cushendall which is due to be completed early next year. The outcome of the DAS will determine if further capital investment is required to further reduce the risk of out-of-sewer flooding in the area.