Urgent Action needed over Limavady’s worsening Sewage Works - Stevenson
The Ulster Unionist Party Candidates in East Londonderry have made clear their intentions to ensure that the Department of Regional Development takes urgent action on the worsening Sewage Works crisis in Limavady.
In a statement one of the candidates, Cllr. Edwin Stevenson stated,
“The current situation regarding Sewage treatment in Limavady is a disgrace. Here we have a Sewage Works system located close to a major town which is not fit for purpose.”
“We have motorists driving past on the main bypass, as well as the residents of Limavady town, particularly in Killane Road, and fishermen attempting to enjoy their favourite past-time on the River Roe, being subjected to a foul and intolerable stink.”
“The current treatment works was put into operation in the 1960s when Limavady had a population of 3,000; now in 2007, when we have a population of 13,000, the entire facility requires urgent improvement and upgrading.”
“In October 2006, along with my Ulster Unionist colleagues, I held meetings with the Water Service, where they assured us that work would start on improvement the Sewage Works in early 2007; however, I have yet to see any sign of this.”
Cllr Stevenson concluded,
“This deplorable situation cannot continue any longer. I, along with my colleagues, look forward to March 26 2007, when we can go into Stormont and get this whole debacle resolved with a local, accountable Minister.”