Minister welcomes significant development at Mallusk MOT Centre
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has welcomed a significant development in the construction of the £13.5m Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) Test Centre in Mallusk.
A traditional topping out ceremony has been held, which is a major milestone signifying the completion of the main structural work on the building.
The new test centre is funded by the Department for Infrastructure and will enhance the DVA’s ability to provide essential vehicle testing services, includes state-of-the-art facilities such as a ten-lane testing area, seven ramp-based lanes for light vehicles, and a dedicated bay for motorcycle testing.
The project will also deliver a new internal road network, car parking, and an off-road motorcycle driving test track.
Henry Brothers is delivering the construction project on behalf of the Department.
Minister Kimmins said:
“The construction of the new centre at Mallusk is part of our continued strategic investment in infrastructure across the North, helping us meet the increasing demand for vehicle testing and improving this critical public service.
“DVA conducted more than 1.16million vehicle tests from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, which is the highest number ever recorded.
“This new facility in Mallusk will provide additional capacity allowing us to test more than 100,000 vehicles per year at this site.”
Construction on Mallusk DVA Test Centre is expected to be completed in Autumn 2025.
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