Pavement Blockages “dangerous and unacceptable” - Elliott
Ulster Unionist MLA Tom Elliott has hit out at the “dangerous” blockages that have been created close to Derrychara as work on the new Tesco’s store continues.
The Fermanagh and South Tyrone assembly man said: “As the work continues on the new Tesco’s outlet the pavements at the side of the road around the bottom of Derrychara have become a real hazard. The main problem is that equipment being used to build and install features into the new store has to be close at hand for the workers. However, the fact that the pavements have become blocked means that residents of Derrychara and schoolchildren attending Devenish Collage are finding they are being put at risk as they have to walk on the road to round the obstructions. It isn’t safe and is totally unacceptable.”
Following a number of complainants received by Mr Elliott from concerned residents and parents of pupils, the local MLA contacted the Road Service to sort the issue out.
Mr Elliott went on to say: “The response I received from the Road Service was very positive as they told me Tesco’s had been instructed to provide a coned off walkway for children through the site. This walkway would provide safe passage for all those concerned and allow Tesco’s to continue towards the opening off their store, which will be a massive boost to the local area. With the safety of the children resolved then the optimism to the opening of the store can really begin to build.”