Quarterlands News and stories
News and Stories relevant to the protection and preservation of Lagan Valley Regional Park
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Which bodies are responsible for sewage spills in NI?
The ultimate responsibility for allowing sewage on streets lies with a combination of organizations, regulatory [...]
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River Lagan Foul Sewage Discharges
River Lagan Foul Sewage Discharges and the Planning Crisis in Drumbeg This week’s Spotlight programme [...]
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Sewage and the River Lagan
Sewage and the River Lagan: A Crisis in the Making This is no longer a [...]
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Urgent Need for Transparency in Planning Process
We repeatedly asked for guidance on planning – we could only object on planning grounds. [...]
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Infrastructure in Crisis: Quarterlands Road Development Impact
Drumbeg’s infrastructure is already strained. Roads, schools, and sewage systems cannot handle more development without [...]
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LCCC’s Denials Defy Reality
Flooding on Quarterlands Road: LCCC’s Denial Defies Reality As Quarterlands Road continues to be aware [...]
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Quarterlands Development Threatens Rural Character
The proposed development at Quarterlands Road disrupts Drumbeg’s rural heritage. With no local amenities, residents [...]
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Why Protecting Lagan Valley Regional Park Matters
The proposed development would harm Lagan Valley Regional Park, a vital ecosystem and recreational space [...]
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Sewage Concerns with Proposed Quarterlands Development
NI Water’s data reveals ongoing sewage spillages affecting Drumbeg’s waterways. With Drumbeg already at capacity, [...]
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Storm Overflows
Storm Overflows and Northern Ireland Water: Understanding the Impacts Storm overflows, also known as Combined [...]
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Why Drumbeg Is Unsuitable for Further Expansion
Lacking amenities and proper infrastructure, Drumbeg cannot support the proposed new development at Quarterlands Road. [...]
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The Hidden Costs of Suburban Sprawl in Drumbeg
Urban sprawl threatens our rural community, draining resources from inner-city areas and causing environmental harm. [...]
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Pollution in the River Lagan: A Threat to Lagan Valley Regional Park and Belfast Lough
The River Lagan, the spine of the Lagan Valley Regional Park (LVRP), faces significant pollution [...]
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Environmental Risks from Quarterlands Development
Environmental concerns around sewage overflow and flood risks are mounting with the proposed Quarterlands development. [...]
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News Update
LCCC Planning Committee recommended approval of the Development at Quarterlands Road on 14 October 2024. [...]
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Mapping Blue-green algae
This map on the ARCGIS website shows the locations where blue-green algae is present in [...]
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The River Valley
The Red Dot Shows Drumbeg. Planners seem unable to face the fact that all water, [...]
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Codes of Practice – Questions?
Summary of Preliminary Observations Regarding NI Water’s Response to LCCC This letter highlights concerns regarding [...]
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The Hawthorn Hedge
…and why it is important The Hawthorn Hedgerow is Crucial to Our Environment The central [...]
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DEFERRED AGAIN
The case was deferred again. As you know our case is good and well put. [...]
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