Archive for July, 2009

New Social Housing Build Likely to Replace Killough Road Community Centre

New Social Housing Build Likely to Replace Killough Road Community Centre
 
Following our meeting on site in early June, I am pleased to report that the Minister for Social Development Margaret Ritchie has secured the transfer of the Killough Road Community Centre site and the surrounding wasteland for the future development of social housing.
 
Following [...]

Some progress for Ballyhornan Sewage System but not enough

Some progress for Ballyhornan Sewage System but not enough
 
Following further representations to NI Water requesting a review of their decision not to proceed with the planned sewage treatment facility in Ballyhornan, I have received confirmation that they intend to complete improvements to the current sewage system by April 2010.
 
Although these measures fall far short of [...]

Opening of the new Downe Hospital

Opening of the new Downe Hospital
 
The opening of the New Downe Hospital is the historic successful culmination of four decades of worry, frustration, protest and community action.
 
From the first public rally to support the cause of a new hospital which was organised in 1966 to the recent series of meetings on the need to [...]