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There has been a slight change of plan for this weekend.  Work was meant to start on the footpaths on Saturday, but it has now been rescheduled for Monday. Work will begin on the left hand side as viewed from the traffic lights i.e. on the same side as the pet shop.

A one-way traffic system is in operation on lower Main Street.  The temporary surface and road markings can be seen in the photograph below. On the opposite side of the street the road level has been lowered and work has begun to rebuild it.

Kerbing and drainage works will carry on through the week.  Men will work an average minimum of 10hrs per day this week. On Wednesday 3rd a mini spreader will be on site to infill the section between the newly laid surface and the water mains, this will enable barriers to be adjusted  to provide parking… Continue reading Latest On Main Street Upgrade

Would you like to take part in the “Active Living in Saintfield Photographic Research Project“?  Details of how to volunteer can be found below:

During the fifth week of the lower Main Street upgrade work has been progressing on the other side of the street. The large concrete structure in the middle of the road where the workmen are is the water main that was responsible for the large camber in the original road surface.

Work in The Square is complete apart from a few remaining small jobs such as finishing the light fittings and planting the tree. The footpath alongside 1st Presbyterian Church. The granite nidger bands are in place at either end of The Square. The circular seat has been returned and the square hole to the right awaits its tree. … Continue reading The Square Upgrade – Week 4