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29/01/2008
Belfast Light-Rail System Would Be 'Beneficial'
A light-rail system would be 'very beneficial' to Belfast, Northern Ireland Minister for Regional Development Conor Murphy has announced.
Speaking at a meeting with local traders in west Belfast, he said he hopes work on a new light-rail system will begin before he leaves office.
The minister also acknowledged businesses were suffering due to congestion and a lack of parking facilities, and urgent action should be taken to kick-start the project.
Mr Murphy said: "I think obviously it would be very beneficial for the city of Belfast to try and get a good rapid transport system.
"What form this takes, because we’re trying to get it through an already built-up area, is something that we have to look at, but all options are being considered."
(JM)
Speaking at a meeting with local traders in west Belfast, he said he hopes work on a new light-rail system will begin before he leaves office.
The minister also acknowledged businesses were suffering due to congestion and a lack of parking facilities, and urgent action should be taken to kick-start the project.
Mr Murphy said: "I think obviously it would be very beneficial for the city of Belfast to try and get a good rapid transport system.
"What form this takes, because we’re trying to get it through an already built-up area, is something that we have to look at, but all options are being considered."
(JM)
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22 April 2008
Tunnel Breakthrough For Belfast Sewers Project
Nearly a mile long and 40 metres below ground, a key section of Belfast's deepest tunnel was completed yesterday as the tunnel boring machine (TBM) made its breakthrough at Duncrue Street. Capable of holding vast overflows of stormwater - up to four million gallons - it will reduce the risk of sewer flooding in the greater Belfast area.
Tunnel Breakthrough For Belfast Sewers Project
Nearly a mile long and 40 metres below ground, a key section of Belfast's deepest tunnel was completed yesterday as the tunnel boring machine (TBM) made its breakthrough at Duncrue Street. Capable of holding vast overflows of stormwater - up to four million gallons - it will reduce the risk of sewer flooding in the greater Belfast area.
13 October 2011
Belfast's Future Transport 'On The Buses'
Belfast is set to build a new, faster way of getting its inhabitants around the city. While the NI capital isn't San Francisco and won't be getting a similar transport system to the iconic Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system, the city's transport may soon take on a distinctly European character instead.
Belfast's Future Transport 'On The Buses'
Belfast is set to build a new, faster way of getting its inhabitants around the city. While the NI capital isn't San Francisco and won't be getting a similar transport system to the iconic Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system, the city's transport may soon take on a distinctly European character instead.
10 June 2010
Blind Fly System Planned For City
Just days after George Best Belfast City Airport had been experiencing problems due to low cloud - with most flights not operating on Tuesday morning - or having to be either diverted or delayed, a 'blind flying' system is being investigated.
Blind Fly System Planned For City
Just days after George Best Belfast City Airport had been experiencing problems due to low cloud - with most flights not operating on Tuesday morning - or having to be either diverted or delayed, a 'blind flying' system is being investigated.
07 October 2005
Fairer domestic rating a step nearer, says Minister
Plans to make the rating system fairer by basing rate bills on the capital value of homes from April 2007 are well underway, Finance Minister Jeff Rooker confirmed today. The Minister was commenting as the Department of Finance & Personnel published the draft Rates (Capital values, etc.
Fairer domestic rating a step nearer, says Minister
Plans to make the rating system fairer by basing rate bills on the capital value of homes from April 2007 are well underway, Finance Minister Jeff Rooker confirmed today. The Minister was commenting as the Department of Finance & Personnel published the draft Rates (Capital values, etc.
21 July 2004
New rates plans necessary, says Minister
A new domestic rating system, due to come into effect from April 2007, means households in Northern Ireland will pay rates on a fairer basis, Finance Minister Ian Pearson has said today.
New rates plans necessary, says Minister
A new domestic rating system, due to come into effect from April 2007, means households in Northern Ireland will pay rates on a fairer basis, Finance Minister Ian Pearson has said today.
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