BSG civil Engineering is to continue with pipelaying work in Armagh in January 2017.

The work, to improve the sewerage network, has stopped in Lower English Street ahead of the Georgian Day Christmas events.

Due to increased traffic over the busy Christmas period, work on the essential improvement scheme has been re-programmed and will continue in private lands during this time to reduce disruption to local traders, residents and the travelling public.

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Grahame Millar NI Water Head of Wastewater Capital Networks Delivery said: "Improving and maintaining our critical drainage infrastructure in a fit-for-purpose state is an investment priority for NI Water.

"This local investment will reduce the risk of out-of-sewer flooding, improve water discharge quality to local watercourses and help facilitate future development all of which is vitally important to this area. It will also help resolve ongoing maintenance issues and associated local disruption. These improvements will deliver benefits for local community and visitors to the city of Armagh for many years to come."

(CD/LM)