The Alliance Party is calling on NI Water to complete a £4.5 million project to end pollution problems at Kinnegar Lagoons in Holywood, Co Down.

The firm confirmed it has encountered significant technical difficulties in the final phase of the scheme and Alliance Cllr Andrew Muir said he would be putting pressure on the firm to ensure the project is delivered.

Mr Muir said: "After relentless lobbying since 2010, I was delighted to see construction work finally get underway and with a completion date already established. This gave great hope to many people across Holywood who have had to endure awful odours over the years as a result of the pollution problems at Kinnegar Lagoons.

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"While it is great to hear work has been completed to address two out of the three overflows considered to be at the source of the problem, the third phase includes tunnelling under the A2 Bangor to Belfast Road and NI Water must overcome any difficulties, allowing them to complete the overall project.

"This work won't only address the odour problems for residents, but will significantly boost the local environment, improving it for future generations."

(CD/LM)