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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for December 2017
19/12/2017
Serious concerns have been raised over plans for social homes in Northern Ireland. Sinn Fein was speaking after submitting a detailed response to the Department of Communities plans for social housing. The party's housing spokesperson Carál Ní Chuilín said: "They focus on allocations when it is ab
19/12/2017
A water conservation notice in Co Donegal has been lifted. The notice in Lough Colm and Lough Fad was issued in May. Records showed that April 2017 was the driest April experienced for 67 years, leading to the conservation notice being put in place. A statement for Irish Water said: "Although th
19/12/2017
Sinn Fein has hit out at the developer who owns a significant part of the Moore Street Cultural Quarter in Dublin. The party invited Hammersons to the Moore St Advisory Forum on several occasions, however they said they will not engage with Sinn Fein until after the appeal of the High Court decisio
19/12/2017
Fianna Fail has vowed to continue to lobby the Government to ensure the flood relief schemes in Cork are delivered. TD Aindrias Moynihan said people living in Ballyvourney and Ballymakeera are still waiting for the urgently needed flood relief scheme six years after the initial designs were first p
19/12/2017
Fianna Fail has hit out at the Government for abolishing funding to help complete housing developments which remain unfinished throughout Ireland. TD for Laois Sean Fleming received information from the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government Eoghan Murphy which shows that 420 housing d
19/12/2017
The coastal protection design options for Bray North Beach landfill will be available next month, according to Sinn Fein. The party welcomed the moves following an update from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). TD for Wicklow/East Carlow, John Brady said: "I have been raising the issue of
18/12/2017
Essential work is being carried out to repair a dam near Carrickfergus. NI Water is required to drain the Lower South Woodburn Dam as the water is dropping in a controlled manner. As soon as the water level has dropped sufficiently, workers can access and investigate a suspected faulty valve. Cu
18/12/2017
Work to repair an old water main which bursts frequently has started in Portarlington, Co Laois. The work on the Canal Road area is to replace 600 metres of the water main. It will involve the replacement of the existing old and damaged public water main and replacing it with ductile iron pipes. T
18/12/2017
Construction work has been completed on a new sports pavilion at a school in Holywood, Co Down. The sports pavilaion and 3G hocky pitch at Sullivan Upper school have officially opened. The project, which has been provided under the School Enhancement Programme (SEP). Floodlights have also been in
18/12/2017
Over 200 additional permanent emergency beds are to be made available for homeless people in Ireland, the Housing Minister has confirmed. Minister Eoghan Murphy also announced that medical and other support will also be made available. Minister Murphy said: "At the Housing Summit, which was held e
18/12/2017
A new Bill is to go before the Dáil which aims to increase rights for businesses who would prefer to buy out the freehold of their property. The amendment to the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No 2) Act 1978 will enable a tenant under certain prescribed conditions the opportunity to buy out th
18/12/2017
Construction work is to start to improve the water supply network in the Rathgormack area in Co Waterford. The work, which is to begin on Wednesday, 03 January, includes the installation of 9.5km of new water main and the upgrade of the Rathgormack water treatment plant as well as the decommissioni
15/12/2017
The Green Party claims investing money into coal-fired power stations is a "bad business decision". Leader of the party Steven Agnew also called on DUP MP Sammy Wilson to "let go of his hopeless devotion to coal" as coal-fired power stations will soon be obselete. He was responding to comments by
15/12/2017
Capital funding has been secured to replace the roof of the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) campus in Castlebar, the Minister for Higher Education has confirmed. Minister Mary Mitchell O'Connor also announced that ring fenced funding of €750,000 is to be provided to sustain the campus ov
15/12/2017
Work on a number of road resurfacing schemes in Belfast is to take place over the next six months. The road projects will be taking place on Columbia Road, Leopold Street and Rosebank Street. Eastern Divisional Roads Manager Kevin Monaghan said: "The Department has delivered a significant programm
15/12/2017
The Minister for Social Protection has been accused of failing to protect tenants after a pensioner was served with an eviction notice. Sinn Fein Housing spokesperson said Minister Regina Doherty's "crocodile tears" are of little comfort to the tenants her government did not protect. He said: "Fra
15/12/2017
The Green Party is urging the government to "think outside the box" in relation to the current housing situation throughout Ireland. Deputy Leader Catherine Martin TD also called on the Tánaiste to explain why only €500m of the €1.4bn housing capital budget under Rebuilding Ireland was spent on bui
15/12/2017
Three neighbourhood renewal areas in L'Derry and Strabane are to be upgraded and improved. A total of £633,000 has been secured from the Department of Communities to upgrade footways and resurface carriageways at Lone Moor Road between Letterkenny Road and Brandywell Road. The upgrading of street
15/12/2017
Fianna Fail is calling for the sale of the last Magdalene Laundry building in Dublin to be stalled. Plans were recently announced that a Japanese hotel chain was interested in acquiring the development on Sean McDermott, however Senator Catherine Ardagh has called for a memorial to be erected. She
15/12/2017
The government has been slammed over its failure to deliver one single home in Co Offaly. Sinn Fein described the situation as "abysmal" and confirmed that only six housing units were currently being developed in the area. The party's spokesperson for Rural Development Carol Nolan hit out after th
14/12/2017
An Irish housebuilder has acquired a site in Dublin's North Docklands. Glenveagh Properties PLC bought the site for over €40 million. Savills Ireland, on behalf of Duff & Phelps, confirmed the sale of 1-3 East Road, a prominent site of approximately 2.10 ha. The site has the potential for 450 new
14/12/2017
Construction work on a £350,000 road improvement project in Co Down is to start in January next year. The work on the A50 Ballyward Road, from the Flush Road junction to the Gargarry Road/Clanmaghhery Road junction, will begin on Monday 08 January and is expected to be completed by 02 March. Durin
14/12/2017
Sinn Fein has once again called for the homelessness issue throughout Northern Ireland to be tackled immediately. Cllr Jim McVeigh welcomed the announcement that Belfast City Council is to restore the wooden benches used by homeless people in the city centre, however he said the situation should "n
14/12/2017
Work to repave the main entrance steps at the Foster Green Hospital site in south Belfast has been completed. H&J Martin Asset Managements Services Minor Works Team, part of the Lagan Construction Group, carried out the work within six weeks. The work is part of the current BHSCT MTC Contract at t
14/12/2017
Derry City and Strabane Council is urging residents to 'Reduce, Reuse and Recycle'. Representatives from the council will be attending the Winterland Market in Guildhall Square urging the public to recycle especially during the Christmas season. The event starts today, 14 December, and runs until
14/12/2017
Plans for vacant commercial premises to be used to tackle the housing crisis throughout Ireland have been brought forward. Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy and the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development Damien English brought forward the proposals. It is the first step in the approval p
13/12/2017
A number of road safety schemes throughout Ireland have been approved after the Minister for Transport secured over €136 million government funding. Minister Shane Ross also confirmed construction work on the Ardee Bypass will start next year. Below is a list of the national road realignment schem
13/12/2017
Dungannon-based McAvoy Group has been appointed to the LHC Modular Buildings Framework, which has a combined value of more than £1 billion. The LHC is one of the UK's longest-established public sector procurement specialists. McAvoy has secured the opportunity to provide permanent and bespoke modul
13/12/2017
Significant progress has been made on the development of the new A6 Randalstown to Castledawson carriageway in Northern Ireland. The Graham Farrans joint venture (JV) will transform the green countryside into a new dual carriageway. The new road will include 298,000 cubic metres of paving, two pe
13/12/2017
Sinn Fein has complained to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) over its failure to tackle the "chronic" housing shortages. MLA Carál Ní Chuilín also met with the Department for Communities and called on them to intervene to tackle chronic housing shortages and inequalities. She accused
13/12/2017
The IDA has selected a liason to help Mayo County Council over the development of a planned data centre at Killala. The liason will keep members updated on the application process. Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary welcomed the announcement. Mr Calleary said: "The IDA has set out a number of criteria
13/12/2017
The government is acquiring only 600 homes out of 1800 being offered to the Housing Agency, Sinn Fein has confirmed. President Gerry Adams called on Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to explain to the Dáil why the government is only purchasing 600 houses, despite there being over 300 more children in emergenc
13/12/2017
Over 50 families in Co Clare are to move into their new homes before Christmas, according to Labour. The houses in Ennis and Sixmilebridge are being provided as part of a joint scheme between Co-operative Housing Ireland and Clare County Council, along with involvement from NAMA. The party's housi
13/12/2017
The Taoiseach is being urged to work with the Minister for Health and the HSE to secure funding to re-open the short stay ward at Letterkenny University Hospital. Fianna Fail TD Charlie McConalogue made the call to increase the hospital's capacity to 350 beds. The submission to re-open the ward wa
12/12/2017
Three firms have been awarded a deal with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) to upgrade heating systems in social homes throughout Northern Ireland. H&A Mechanical Services will cover properties in the South West; South (Fermanagh & Omagh) and Mid Ulster, Causeway (Causeway Coast and Gle
12/12/2017
The Minister for Transport has been slammed after it was revealed that the 2018 budget for road maintenance is to drop by 15% compared to this year. Minister Shane Ross confirmed the budget has dropped from €26 million to €22m. The budget covers maintenance such as repairs on roads and barriers, t
12/12/2017
A business in Co Fermanagh has been fined £15,000 for a pollution offence. Fermanagh Properties Ltd was convicted of making a polluting discharge to a waterway and for making a discharge of trade or sewage effluent into a waterway at Lower Lough Erne. On 21 July 2016 a Water Quality Inspector (WQI
12/12/2017
The Reserve Defence Forces training centre in Co Cavan is to be retained, the Minister of Defence has confirmed. Minister Paul Keogh said the status of the centre would be maintained and its troops will continue to be given support. Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Brendan Smith welcomed the anno
12/12/2017
Environmental Street Furniture (ESF) in Newtownabbey has scooped the 'International Award' at the UTV Business Eye Awards. The award ceremony took place at Belfast's Waterfront Hall on Thursday, 07 December. The company designs and supplies a range of street furniture and site furnishing products.
12/12/2017
NI Water apprentice's have completed their initial training. They will now make their way into the business and will play a vital role in delivering what matters for customers by helping to provide and secure high quality drinking water straight to the tap. Brian McCalmont, Head of Water said: "Th
12/12/2017
The government has been slammed over failing to meet its targets in the delivery of social homes across Ireland. Out of a total of 12,293 planned housing units only 11.9% have been completed, according to figures from the Department of Housing. Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD said t
12/12/2017
Ireland is not decoupling economic growth from energy use quickly enough, according to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Despite energy use growing at a slower rate (3.7%) compared to the economy (5.1%), Jim Gannon, Chief Executive of the SEAI, said it is not reducing fast enough.
11/12/2017
A new production facility is to be developed in Cork, subject to planning approval. TINE Group, Norway's largest dairy co-operative, is to invest €77 million in the new facility, which will be located alongside Dairygold at Mogeely, with capacity to produce up to 20,000 tonnes of the famous Norwegi
11/12/2017
A planning application is to be submitted to upgrade a park in south Belfast. The initial plans for the Reverend Robert Bradford Park were developed by Belfast City Council in partnership with the Urban Villages Initiative. The plans include additional open space, along with new seating and lighti
11/12/2017
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) confirmed that further consideration is being given to evacuation issues and the Stay-Put policy guideline in tower block following the Grenfell tragedy. Ulster Unionist Councillor Jeff Dudgeon recently attended a meeting to hear a preliminary outline o
11/12/2017
The government has been called to take urgent steps to get local authorities to step up to the mark and start building houses across Ireland. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Renewal & Housing Pat Casey made the call following the release of the latest social housing construction status report, which re
11/12/2017
Fianna Fail is to introduce a new bill to ensure infrastructure projects in Ireland are being carried out. The Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) Amendment Bill 2017 mandates the C&AG to formally review the performance of key projects that reach certain spending levels to ensure taxpayers get v
11/12/2017
Sinn Fein has warned that schemes such as the conservation project remain under threat by Brexit. Spokesperson on Energy, the Environment and Climate Change Cathal Boylan MLA welcomed the announcement that the European Union is providing over £4 million for the project which begins in January. How
11/12/2017
A Tidy Towns group in Kildare has scooped a prestigious award. The Broadford Tidy Towns group won an Irish Water Value Award at the SuperValu Tidy Towns awards for the East Midlands region. Irish Water partners with Tidy Towns and sponsors the Value Water Awards which are aimed at inspiring water
11/12/2017
The SDLP has hit out after the Council removed a number of benches used by rough sleepers in Belfast. Councillor Paul McCusker has written to the Council's Chief Executive demanding an explanation for the removal of the benches in the city. He also called for more to be done to tackle the homelessn
08/12/2017
Construction work is to start to replace aging water mains in Newtownshandrum in Co Cork. The work will get underway on 13 December and is expected to take four months to complete. The five sections of mains being replaced have a total length of 10.5km and have been subject to frequent bursts and
08/12/2017
The government has been slammed for missing Ireland's climate change targets. Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley called for "binding specific sectoral targets for emissions reduction". He said: "We also urgently need a wide portfolio of renewable energy sources; including biogas, biomass, offshore wind, s
08/12/2017
Nine recommendations have been made to improve safety in the 33 tower block homes across the six counties in Northern Ireland. Sinn Fein met with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) to ensure the safety in tower blocks following the tragedy of Grenfell Towers in London. Carál Ní Chuilín
08/12/2017
Work has started on a water main upgrade project in Stradbally, Co Waterford. A total of 5kms of old and aging water mains will be replaced to improve the water supply for households. A number of sections of aging water mains will be replaced, along with service connections. A total of 2.3km of
08/12/2017
Up to 300 households in the Sprucefield area of Lisburn may experience interruptions in their water supply after a problem with a watermain in the area. Northern Ireland Water (NIW) is currently carrying out emergency repair works on the watermain at the junction of the A1 and Harry's Road. Traffi
08/12/2017
The government is to overturn its decision over proposed changes in the National Planning Framework which would prevent people living in rural Ireland developing homes in their own communities. Proposed changes insisted that a person must have a specific economic need to live in a rural community w
07/12/2017
John Sisk & Son have secured two significant construction contracts at Centre Parcs Longford Forest, it has been announced. The contracts are for the construction of the 470 lodges and 30 apartments as well as the state-of-the-art centre buildings, which house the Center Parcs Subtropical Swimming
07/12/2017
TES Ltd has completed improvement works to two wastewater treatment plants in Co Mayo. The upgrade works at the Belcarra and Lahardaun Wastewater Treatment Plants, carried out on behalf of Irish Water, will benefit a combined population of almost 1,000 people. Irish Water invested €1.2 million in
07/12/2017
Serious concerns have been raised after planning was approved to build a wind turbine development at an ancient historical site in Co Down. Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has called on the Department for Infrastructure to explain what action is being taken to protect the site in Knock Iveagh near Ra
07/12/2017
An additional €100 million has been secured to tackle the housing and homelessness crisis throughout Ireland. Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy said €92m is being provided for the local authority capital programme and €8 million is to be used to deliver homes under the National Regeneration Programme.
07/12/2017
Marine litter is one of the fastest growing environmental problems, according to Sinn Féin. To help tackle the problem, the United Nations (UN) has proposed that governments should set up a task force to advise on combating what the UN's oceans chief has described as a planetary crisis. Councillor
07/12/2017
Sinn Féin has slammed the government for failing to tackle the homeless crisis in Ireland. The party's housing spokesperson, Eoin Ó Broin TD, hit out after a homeless woman died in Cork on Wednesday, 06 December. Mr Ó Broin offered his condolences to the family of the woman, who is the eighth pers
07/12/2017
Fianna Fáil has hit out after it was revealed that there will be no minor works grant next year and it is likely to be paid in January 2019. School principals have also raised concerns after the Education Minister indicated that the grant may not be paid next year. The party's spokesperson on Educ
07/12/2017
A new park is to be developed on the Albert Basin site in Newry. Over 10,000 people signed a petition calling for the park to be delivered and after a campaign led by Alliance Councillor Patrick Brown the site has been secured. Mr Brown said: "With the site first marked for community use in 1986,
06/12/2017
Over 100 construction are to be created following the announcement that Panelto Foods is to expand its premises in Longford Business & Technology Park. The firm produces a range of high quality artisan part baked sandwich breads and speciality rolls for the Irish and UK Retail and Food Service mark
06/12/2017
The Green Party and Sinn Fein have slammed the government after it was revealed Ireland is to miss its 2020 climate change targets. The Climate Change Advisory Council's Annual Review showed the "staggering gap in ambition between the Government's plans, and the steps needed for Ireland to meet its
06/12/2017
Construction firm John Sisk & Son Ltd (Sisk) has appointed Donal McCarthy as Managing Director Ireland East. He will take up the role on 01 January 2018 and will be replacing Paul Hackett. Mr Hackett is moving into the role of Director for European Expansion and Government Relations, with a focus
06/12/2017
Almost £4 million has been invested to refurbish and upgrade Ballymoney High School in Co Antrim. A total of £3.8m was used to develop a new two story standalone modular building to provide for Home Economics, ICT, eight general classrooms and refurbishment of vacated rooms within the existing buil
06/12/2017
NIE Networks has announced it is attending the RUAS Winter Fair in Lisburn. The event is taking place in the Eikon Exhibition Hall at Balmoral Park on Thursday, 14 December. NIE Networks will have experts at its stand to advise on working safely around overhead electricity lines. They will be avai
06/12/2017
The Housing Minister is being urged to provide additional support to asylum seekers provide to help them access accommodation services and sort out Housing Assistance Payment. Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD made the call to Minister Eoghan Murphy to assist the 639 former asylum seek
06/12/2017
Discussions have taken place to develop a new cruise ship terminal on the Greencastle side of Foyle Port in co L'Derry. Sinn Fein MP Elisha McCallion met with representatives to discuss the plans. She said the expansion would transform the tourism industry in the north west. "Such a move would he
06/12/2017
All primary schools in Ireland are to receive a Minor Works Grant of €5,500 plus €18.50 per mainstream pupil and €74 per special needs pupil attending a special school or special class, the Minister for Education has confirmed. The schools are expected to receive the money next week, according to M
05/12/2017
Over 7,000 people were affected by boil water notices in Ireland in 2016, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Mr Gerard O'Leary, Director of the EPA's Office of Environmental Enforcement, called for the safety and security of the supplies to be improved or people are at risk of
05/12/2017
The Department of Infrastructure has selected consultants to develop a scheme for a road widening project in Co L'Derry. The SDLP, who have been lobbying the department to move on the scheme, said they would be "scrutinising the project closely". Councillor Brian Tierney said the project has been
05/12/2017
GMC Utilities Group has been awarded a contract to replace old and ageing water mains in Swords, Dublin. Irish Water is to host a public consultation on Thursday, 14 December, at the Carnegie Court Hotel from 4pm - 8pm to explain more about the project to the local community. Irish Water is invest
05/12/2017
Refurbishment work has been completed on the School of Business & Social Sciences Building in Sligo. The €7million development has been named after Constance Markievicz, one of Ireland's most influential historical figures, and who had a deep association with the North West. The 4,400 square-metre
05/12/2017
Over €1million has been allocated to 51 clubs and organisations in Laois for vital refurbishment and upgrade works to be carried out. The works include pitch improvements, refurbishment of dressing rooms, the provision of walking tracks and the purchase of equipment. Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Sean
05/12/2017
Serious concerns have been raised after the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment in Dublin approved a prospecting licence for an area of County Cavan bordering County Fermanagh. Green Party Deputy Leader Tanya Jones said she is deeply disappointed the licence was granted to
05/12/2017
The SDLP has called for a "substantial rethink" over the support homeless people receive in Northern Ireland. Cllr Paul McCusker made the call after figures revealed a 32% rise in the number of people presenting themselves as homeless in the last five years. He said: "Given that recent reports sug
05/12/2017
Over 90% of habitats in Ireland designated under EU law are "inadequate" or of "bad status", according to the Biodiversity Indicator Survey for 2017. The Green Party has called on the Heritage Minister to tackle the issue "urgently". Green Party Spokesperson for Community, Rural Affairs and Local
04/12/2017
The Government has been urgently called to provide money to schools under the Minor Works Grants Scheme. Schools are becoming increasingly concerned over the delay in payments and Fianna Fail TD Thomas Byrne called for the grants to be made compulsory. He said: "Minister Bruton has announced that
04/12/2017
There has been a significant rise in the number of people renting in Ireland. According to a report from Savills Ireland there has been a 39,500 increase in the last year. Dr John McCartney, Director of Research at Savills Ireland and author of the report said: "The continued expansion of Ireland'
04/12/2017
New legislation has been introduced which sets a 90 night limit on short term lettings without planning permission. Fianna Fail launched the Bill which also requires information sharing with Local Authorities on the use of apartments and funding for its administration. Deputy Barry Cowen said: "Th
04/12/2017
Sinn Féin has called on Irish Water to put contingency plans in place head of the work which started recently to replace lead piping in Dundalk. President Gerry Adams TD made the call after a leak at the Staleen Plant leak left people in Drogheda and east Meath left without water for days. He said
04/12/2017
A national charity has named Belfast City Council 'Local Authority of the Year'. Fields in Trust awarded the Council, in partnership with the local community, to help preserve Cregagh Green, the open space where George Best first played football. Earlier this year, the Green was the first project
04/12/2017
Sinn Fein has hit out at the Department of Housing after claiming it is increasing the total stock of real social houses when they are "simply moving one tenant out and another tenant in". Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD described the figures as "incredibly misleading". He said: "For example,
04/12/2017
A housing association in Northern Ireland has been shortlisted for the CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2018. Choice have been shortlisted in the 'Project of the Year – Residential' category for its Killynure Green development in Carryduff. Killynure Green is a ground-breaking zero carbon devel
04/12/2017
A formal complaint has been submitted to the Equality Commission and the Human Rights Commission in relation to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive's (NIHE) failure to redress gross housing inequalities in North Belfast. Sinn Féin housing spokesperson, Carál Ní Chuilin, also formally complained
01/12/2017
Fianna Fáil has hit out at the government over the delay in payments to schools under the Minor Works Grants Scheme. The grants are normally paid to schools during November, however the Education Minister said the Department is having a look to see if there is any spare money to make payments under
01/12/2017
A new £3.1million Supported Housing Scheme in Whiteabbey has moved a step closer, after an official topping out ceremony took place on Wednesday, 29 November. The residential scheme, developed by Choice Housing and in partnership with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust and the NI Housing Exe
01/12/2017
Serious concerns have been raised after Canadian firm Dalradian submitted a planning application to develop and operate a major gold mine in Co Tyrone. The Green Party NI said residents are struggling to have their voices heard over their concerns about the threat of water and air pollution after t
01/12/2017
The first climate change plan for the transport sector has been published. 'Developing Resilience to Climate Change in the Irish Transport Sector' aims to get a better understanding of the potential implications of climate change for transport at a national, regional and local level by identifying
01/12/2017
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has launched an online survey, aimed at farmers and the agri-food sector, on the use and protection of groundwater. NIEA Chief Executive David Small said: "Groundwater can be found beneath most parts of Northern Ireland and forms an integral part of t
01/12/2017
The acquisition for a site to develop a new National School in Wexford is at an advanced stage, according to the Education Minister. Minister Richard Bruton confirmed that a shortlist of preferred site options has been chosen to build a new Educate Together National School. Fianna Fáil TD for Wexf
01/12/2017
A number of businesses in Sligo, Roscommon and Galway are to received new water meters. A total of 4,200 new meters with drive-by technology are being installed during December. The meters will allow for faster and more frequent meter readings, resulting in fewer estimated bills being issued. In
01/12/2017
Construction work has started on a £300,000 carriageway resurfacing project in Portaferry, Co Down. The work on the Loughdoo Road is expected to be substantially completed by 22 December. The scheme will improve the strength and surface quality of the carriageway on the link road between the A2 Cl
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