Quarterlands Blog

Local voices are coming together to defend and celebrate a place like no other

The Lagan Valley.

As pressure increases from overdevelopment and under-regulation, we’re documenting what’s at stake: biodiversity, heritage, climate resilience, and fighting to preserve the well-being of our community. Here you’ll find updates on our campaign, thoughtful reflections from residents, and stories that shine a light on both the threats we face and the hope we hold.

We’re a grassroots group standing for something bigger than ourselves. Thank you for reading, sharing, and standing with us.

This Makes No Sense

June 2024 Update: Drumbeg Wastewater Treatment Works at Capacity – No New Development Northern Ireland [...]

Update

On Monday the team took time off work, organised child care, adjusted other appointments to [...]

Sewage System Overload – Poo Matters

Our latest leaflet is designed to inform residents about problems with the local sewage system. [...]

Pine martens evident in area of proposed development site

Due to loss of habitat, these beautiful chocolate and cream animals are a rare sight [...]

Short Form: Main Objections August 2024

Update: There are currently over 400 letters of objection from individual residents in the area [...]

In Other News

A Development We Can’t Ignore: Bob Stewart’s Pub Expansion On our project to keep a [...]

New development will tower over the surrounding hamlet

The proposed development inside Lagan Valley Regional Park has received over 400 written objections and [...]

Male Ghost Moth

Preserving the Lagan Valley Regional Park: The Ghost Moth and Our Biodiversity Crisis Nestled in [...]

Drumbeg Wastewater Treatment at Capacity

PE (Population Equivalent) and Drumbeg WwTw Capacity Concerns Wastewater Management Issues in Drumbeg The recent [...]

Badgers

Important Update: Evidence of Badger Activity on Proposed Development Site We wanted to share some [...]