“Not for the first time, there is a frustrating dispute going on over ownership and responsibility in connection to the River Lagan.'
A Northern Ireland council and the Department for Infrastructure have failed to bridge the gap over who is responsible for the repair of a "dangerous" Lagan crossing.
Following on from the council meeting, the Local Democracy Reporting Service asked DfI if it was responsible for the foot-bridge.READ MORE: Lisburn Castlereagh Council approves housing despite concern over 165 year old hedge. Known locally as the ‘Blue Bridge’, the walkway is a part of the Lagan Valley Regional Park and links Co Down and Co Antrim. But it is in a state of disrepair with the waters muddied over its ownership and therefore who has responsibility for maintaining it.
“Officers continue to engage with the relevant government partners to establish ownership of the bridge and responsibility for its upkeep.” Lisburn North independent rep, Gary Hynds said: “Not for the first time, there is a frustrating dispute going on over ownership and responsibility in connection to the River Lagan.
Castlereagh Co Antrim Co Down Lisburn Department For Infrastructure
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