Monthly Archives: March 2013

Extreme weather hits Carrick

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Extreme weather hits Carrick

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Extreme weather hits Carrick

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Beggs Welcomes Start of A2 Road Widening Scheme

Ulster Unionist MLA for East Antrim, Roy Beggs, has welcomed the long awaited start of works on the A2 road widening scheme at Greenisland. The MLA attended the official sod cutting event with DRD Minister Danny Kennedy and local UUP Councillors Beryl McKnight and Andrew Wilson. Roy Beggs MLA said “The need for the A2 widening at Greenisland has been apparent for decades. Having highlighted the issue during the Belfast Metropolitan Area Planning process, I was pleased that the bottleneck was recognised as one of the top 5 priorities within the entire greater Belfast area. “Whilst on the DRD Committee I highlighted to other members the fact that the average speed on the A2 at peak periods, is under 10 mph and one of the most congested roads in Northern Ireland. I had also lobbied the previous Sinn Fein Minister when he mothballed the scheme and directed money elsewhere. Clearly … Continue reading

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Roy Thanks Emergency Responders to Severe Weather in East Antrim

Roy Beggs MLA, who has lobbied on behalf of constituents isolated by huge snow drifts, without electricity and without water, has praised the efforts of NI Water, NIE and the Roads Service staff but indicated that efforts needed to continue. Roy Beggs, Ulster Unionist MLA for East Antrim, said,“The extreme March weather has caused huge disruption to our roads, and the electricity and water supply to many. The Roads Service snow ploughs operators, local farmers and contractors have made most roads passable with care and must be thanked for their huge effort to date. I have nothing but admiration for the efforts of the NIE and NI Water engineers who braved the harsh conditions to return power and water to many homes and businesses. I would ask everyone to look out for vulnerable neighbours who may be suffering from the extreme weather condition.” In the rural area around Carrickfergus and … Continue reading

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