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As we continue to navigate the intricacies of development application LA05/2022/0033/F, we wanted to bring to your attention some serious concerns that have arisen in recent months. Firstly, let’s talk about capacity. According to the PDE Guidance notes provided by Northern Ireland Water in November 2022, and with the knowledge that Drumbeg WwTw was “At […]
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If you’ve been keeping up with the development in our area, you’re likely aware of the repeated instances of flooding we’ve experienced. Our primary concern is that further development, especially if it involves the destruction of the vibrant waterlogged area behind our houses, will exacerbate these issues. Currently, this area serves as a vital soakaway […]
The newest document from the Quarterlands Group is a set of comments on the Atkins Drainage Assessment Reports for the proposed development site. The comments highlight concerns about the adequacy and methodology of the reports, as well as the lack of site-specific data and the limitations of the modeling techniques used. The document also […]
Why Building in Lagan Valley Regional Park AONB Spells Disaster It’s with a heavy heart that we report yet another instance of flooding in Drumbeg. As our videos from today show, the River Lagan has once again burst its banks, raising serious questions about the impact of ongoing development in the Lagan Valley Regional Park […]
We were sent these photos by a neighbour from the flooding last week 01.11.2023 and thought to share them as these issues need taken into account when thinking of building in these areas. Last week, our community experienced a dramatic turn of events as torrential rain and subsequent flooding caused problems in homes that have […]
We are not saying anything new. What we can’t understand is why, in the face of evidence from the providers, planners still wish to approve this development. NI Water Draft Strategy ‘Drains before Cranes However, this future success and our progress to date is dependent on a solution being found to the funding of water […]
Videos from site LA05/2022/0033/F The site is inundated showing standing water throughout. It is squelchy and wet all year round across the site. What happens when the natural biodiversity and soakaways are destroyed. Residents are concerned as to where this water will go. With adjoining properties lower lying and water systems ancient and over loaded.