Menu
06/09/2021
Belfast Road Closure Announced Following Build Up Of Grease And Oil
NI Water is to start road works on Waring Street in Belfast City Centre to allow the cleaning of the sewerage system due to a build of up silt, inappropriate items and fat, oil and grease.
The company will begin the work on Monday 13 September for a period of 3 nights from 9pm-6am.
A diversion route will be in place via Victoria Street, Dunbar Link, Great Patrick Street, York Street, Royal Avenue, Castle Place, High Street and Bridge Street.
NI Water is consulting with businesses in the area alongside a mail drop to ensure all customers and businesses are kept informed.
A statement from the firm said: "NI Water fully realises that work of this nature can be unavoidably disruptive. Our contractor will make every effort to minimise disruption as far as possible throughout the work. Vehicular access for residents and businesses will be maintained but may be subject to slight delay, and pedestrian access will be available at all times.
"Detailed traffic management arrangements have been discussed with the Department for Infrastructure throughout the planning of these major works to minimise disruption to businesses, road users and the public.
"NI Water and our contractor McAllister Group would like to thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation while we undertake this essential work. We would also appreciate your co-operation in ensuring that children do not play in or around work sites or on machinery, in the interests of safety."
The company will begin the work on Monday 13 September for a period of 3 nights from 9pm-6am.
A diversion route will be in place via Victoria Street, Dunbar Link, Great Patrick Street, York Street, Royal Avenue, Castle Place, High Street and Bridge Street.
NI Water is consulting with businesses in the area alongside a mail drop to ensure all customers and businesses are kept informed.
A statement from the firm said: "NI Water fully realises that work of this nature can be unavoidably disruptive. Our contractor will make every effort to minimise disruption as far as possible throughout the work. Vehicular access for residents and businesses will be maintained but may be subject to slight delay, and pedestrian access will be available at all times.
"Detailed traffic management arrangements have been discussed with the Department for Infrastructure throughout the planning of these major works to minimise disruption to businesses, road users and the public.
"NI Water and our contractor McAllister Group would like to thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation while we undertake this essential work. We would also appreciate your co-operation in ensuring that children do not play in or around work sites or on machinery, in the interests of safety."
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
25 November 2024
Ergo Invests £4.5m In NI Expansion
Leading IT solutions provider, Ergo, will invest £4.5 million to expand into Northern Ireland, creating 40 high-quality jobs over the next three years.
Ergo Invests £4.5m In NI Expansion
Leading IT solutions provider, Ergo, will invest £4.5 million to expand into Northern Ireland, creating 40 high-quality jobs over the next three years.
22 November 2024
SF Calls For Action On NI Mental Health Services
Sinn Féin has called for more to be done to improve mental health services across the north of Ireland. The party's mental health spokesperson, MLA Órlaithí Flynn, made the call after the release of the Registrar General's 2023 Annual Report which has highlighted an increase in deaths by suicide in 2023.
SF Calls For Action On NI Mental Health Services
Sinn Féin has called for more to be done to improve mental health services across the north of Ireland. The party's mental health spokesperson, MLA Órlaithí Flynn, made the call after the release of the Registrar General's 2023 Annual Report which has highlighted an increase in deaths by suicide in 2023.
15 November 2024
New Food Strategy Aims To Make NI A World Leader In Sustainable Food
Northern Ireland's first Food Strategy Framework was launched today by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir. The strategy, titled "Food at the heart of our society - A prospectus for change," aims to position Northern Ireland as a world leader in sustainable, healthy, and nutritious food.
New Food Strategy Aims To Make NI A World Leader In Sustainable Food
Northern Ireland's first Food Strategy Framework was launched today by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir. The strategy, titled "Food at the heart of our society - A prospectus for change," aims to position Northern Ireland as a world leader in sustainable, healthy, and nutritious food.
18 September 2024
Water Is 'Safe To Drink And Use As Normal' – NI Water
NI Water has reassured households that their water is "safe to drink and use as normal". The public utility company has said that their number one priority is the quality and safety of drinking water.
Water Is 'Safe To Drink And Use As Normal' – NI Water
NI Water has reassured households that their water is "safe to drink and use as normal". The public utility company has said that their number one priority is the quality and safety of drinking water.
15 September 2023
NI Water 'Safe To Drink And Use As Normal'
Water supplied from all NI Water's Water Treatment Works, including water abstracted from Lough Neagh, is safe to drink and use as normal. The utility provider has responded to calls from the DUP to clarify the safety of NI's drinking water.
NI Water 'Safe To Drink And Use As Normal'
Water supplied from all NI Water's Water Treatment Works, including water abstracted from Lough Neagh, is safe to drink and use as normal. The utility provider has responded to calls from the DUP to clarify the safety of NI's drinking water.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
