27/01/2016
Other News In Brief
Sale Of Ballysallagh Upper Reservoir On Hold
The sale of the Ballysallagh Upper reservoir in north Down has been put on hold.
The reservoir is one of a number of sites which NI Water intends to dispose of because it is no longer in use.
Regional Development Minister Michelle McIlveen said: "I am aware of the local interest in the disposal of the Ballysallagh Upper reservoir and the adjacent land at Cairn Wood. It is a popular recreational site for local people and I have always been keen to ensure that the public continues to have access once the sale was completed.
"NI Water did seek expressions of interest from the public sector, including the local Council, in relation to the sale, however, none were received.
"I am very pleased to say that the Forest Service has now expressed a strong interest to NI Water in purchasing this site, therefore in line with guidance on the disposal of assets, sale on the open market will no longer be pursued while this interest is explored."
Roads In Fermanagh To Be Raised To Prevent Flooding
Over £620,000 is to be invested to raise roads in Co Fermanagh to prevent flooding.
Many people in Fermanagh have been forced to make diversions of up to 50 miles because roads were closed due to severe flooding
Sinn Féin MLA Sean Lynch welcomed the investment.
Mr Lynch said: "In particular, I welcome the fact that the road between Derrylin and Lisnaskea will be raised as the closure of this road created traffic chaos for several weeks during the recent flooding.
"The Wattlebridge Road in Newtownbutler and the Inishmore Road in Maguiresbridge will also be raised."
New Centre To Improve Lives Of People With Disabilities Opens
Health Minister Simon Hamilton has said that a new resource centre will contribute to improving the lives of people with disabilities.
The Minister was speaking as he opened the new Cedar Foundation Regional Resource Centre in South Belfast. Known as 'Ravenhill Reach', the centre has been comprehensively redeveloped as a regional and local hub of services that enable people with disabilities to participate in all aspects of community life.
Services are centred around the individual needs of each person and are delivered throughout Northern Ireland. The Centre supports children and adults with disabilities, brain injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and long-term health conditions.
During his tour of the centre, the Minister met with service users and their carers.
The sale of the Ballysallagh Upper reservoir in north Down has been put on hold.
The reservoir is one of a number of sites which NI Water intends to dispose of because it is no longer in use.
Regional Development Minister Michelle McIlveen said: "I am aware of the local interest in the disposal of the Ballysallagh Upper reservoir and the adjacent land at Cairn Wood. It is a popular recreational site for local people and I have always been keen to ensure that the public continues to have access once the sale was completed.
"NI Water did seek expressions of interest from the public sector, including the local Council, in relation to the sale, however, none were received.
"I am very pleased to say that the Forest Service has now expressed a strong interest to NI Water in purchasing this site, therefore in line with guidance on the disposal of assets, sale on the open market will no longer be pursued while this interest is explored."
Roads In Fermanagh To Be Raised To Prevent Flooding
Over £620,000 is to be invested to raise roads in Co Fermanagh to prevent flooding.
Many people in Fermanagh have been forced to make diversions of up to 50 miles because roads were closed due to severe flooding
Sinn Féin MLA Sean Lynch welcomed the investment.
Mr Lynch said: "In particular, I welcome the fact that the road between Derrylin and Lisnaskea will be raised as the closure of this road created traffic chaos for several weeks during the recent flooding.
"The Wattlebridge Road in Newtownbutler and the Inishmore Road in Maguiresbridge will also be raised."
New Centre To Improve Lives Of People With Disabilities Opens
Health Minister Simon Hamilton has said that a new resource centre will contribute to improving the lives of people with disabilities.
The Minister was speaking as he opened the new Cedar Foundation Regional Resource Centre in South Belfast. Known as 'Ravenhill Reach', the centre has been comprehensively redeveloped as a regional and local hub of services that enable people with disabilities to participate in all aspects of community life.
Services are centred around the individual needs of each person and are delivered throughout Northern Ireland. The Centre supports children and adults with disabilities, brain injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and long-term health conditions.
During his tour of the centre, the Minister met with service users and their carers.
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