Kimmins reassures Council representatives of her commitment to the A5
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has again reiterated her commitment to delivering the A5 upgrade.
The Minister was speaking following a meeting with representatives from Mid Ulster District Council, Derry City & Strabane District Council, Fermanagh & Omagh Council, Donegal County Council and Monaghan County Council.
Minister Kimmins said:
“I remain absolutely committed to the progression of the Flagship A5 Western Transport Corridor project.
“I welcome the continuing support from local government representatives and was pleased to meet with a number of them. I am fully aware that the people living in those Council areas are among those who have been most profoundly impacted by the ongoing delays to the A5 project. I reassured them that my department is working extremely hard to submit a robust appeal to the court.
“While the A5 has huge strategic importance with the potential to tackle regional imbalance, improve the economy and connect communities, it is above all about saving lives. My thoughts are always with the families who are living with the unimaginable grief of losing a loved one and with those who are living with injuries as a result of collisions along the road. That is at the forefront of my mind in everything that I do and will continue to drive me to get the road built.
“It is important that everyone who wants to see this happen works together in a constructive way to achieve that.”
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