SDLP call on Housing Executive to take owenership of Fountain Terrace and Innisfree backlanes

This week the SDLP in Strabane has called on the Northern Ireland Housing Executive to take ownership of the Fountain Terrace and Innisfree back lanes, and carry out urgently needed repair works.

Speaking on the issue SDLP Strabane District Councillor Patsy Kelly said “This has been an on-going problem for residents for quite some time. The back lanes behind Fountain Terrace and Innisfree are in a state of disrepair with many residents hesitant to use them in case they fall and hurt themselves. This is especially worrying to the elderly residents whom many have contacted our office with their concerns.”

“I would call on the Northern Ireland Housing Executive to take ownership of the back lanes and to carry out the urgently needed repair work. I have personally visited the back lanes and I was shocked to see how bad the condition had become.”

Also speaking on the issue was SDLP representative for the area Liam Stewart who said “I have been contacted on a number of occasions by residents complaining of the state of these back lanes. Many residents feel that their areas around Fountain Terrace and Innisfree is easily forgotten about by public agencies and authorities and the result is the build-up of weeds and disrepair of areas such as their back lanes. I would hope the Housing Executive will take ownership and carry out repairs as soon as possible.”