North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir is continuing his campaign to end the sewage pollution problem in Holywood, after recently meeting NI Water officials to discuss lack of progress to end the awful smell endured by many for several years.

The Alliance representative is also calling upon residents to report when the smell is particularly bad in order to establish areas affected and if problem relates to tidal times, heavy rainfall or the nearby waste water treatment plant.

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Commenting on the issue, Councillor Mr Muir said: "I have been campaigning on this issue since becoming a Councillor over two years ago and am determined to see the issue resolved. After securing over £3m funding to fix the problem I have now been assured by NI Water that work has taken place to investigate exact cause and potential solutions.

"Construction work is due to commence next year in two phases. Phase One will involve a new set-up to stop further pollution of the Kinnegar lagoons which are now heavily polluted with raw sewage. Phase Two will involve necessary remedial work to clean up the lagoons."

(CD/GK)