Outstanding development works in the Co Antrim town of Randalstown are set to go ahead with a new developer.

The original developer on the Wood Street project went into administration, with DfI now taking over responsibility under an Article 11 Enforcement. NI Water has also begun work on site to complete relevant repairs.

Local Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney was delivered information on the updates after liaising with the local Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Development Control Office.

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Unveiling more about the progress of the works, Mr Kearney said: "Officials have informed me that a street lighting system will be installed. However, this will require a new NIE connection, a process which I am advised may take up to eight weeks once DfI approve the funding for the required work.

"This week I asked for reassurance from DfI that the finance for this scheme is being processed. Once confirmed I will then seek to have NIE's brief expedited. When these electrical works are completed final surfacing will commence, followed by a road adoption by DfI.

"I want to thank the Department for its cooperation in addressing my representations on behalf of the residents of Wood Street. These local people have had to endure an absolutely unfair experience, after taking possession of their homes in good faith. I hope the planned improvement works will finally bring about a proper resolution to this situation."

(CM/JG)