Post archive for ‘Environmental’

MP welcomes Inclusion of Tyrella and Minerstown in AONB

Speaking after receiving written confirmation of the decision by the Department of Environment to include Tyrella and Minerstown in the AONB designation for the Strangford & Lecale the Eddie McGrady MP said;
 
“After months of lobbying the Minister on the need for the Tyrella & Minerstown areas to be kept as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, [...]

MP pursues Drumaness Sewerage Scheme completion

South Down MP Eddie McGrady continues to lobby Northern Ireland Water for the completion of the improvements to the Drumaness sewage system
 
Mr McGrady stated, “NI Water have confirmed to me that they are undertakeing work to separate the Drumaness flows from the Spa and Magheratimpany flows and that capital funding for the project has been [...]

Klkeel Little River to be Cleaned

After representations to the Minister for Social Development requesting that the Kilkeel Little River be included in overall Environmental scheme currently being undertaken in Kilkeel, I am pleased to advise that Minster Margaret Ritchie has now confirmed that the Kilkeel Little River will be cleaned and maintained as part of the current improvement scheme for [...]