Public Inquiry

Provision of a Link Road from Circular Road to Frederick Street, Newtownards

The Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972

The Roads (Northern Ireland) Order 1993

The Department for Regional Development hereby gives notice that, under the provisions of the Roads (Northern Ireland) Order 1993, it has appointed Mr J A Robb as inspector to hold an inquiry into its proposal to make an order under Article 113 of the said Order and Schedule 6 to the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 for the purpose of acquiring the land for the provision of a link road from Circular Road to Frederick Street roundabout, Newtownards.

The inquiry will be held in the Queens Hall, West Street, Newtownards commencing at 10.00 am on 14 December 2006 and continuing on such other days as may be determined by the inspector appointed to conduct the proceedings.

Maps showing the Department’s proposals may be inspected and further information relating to the proposal obtained during office hours, until the commencement of the inquiry, at Southern Division, Marlborough House, Central Way, Craigavon BT64 1AD and Rathkeltair House, Market Street, Downpatrick BT30 6EA.

All persons appearing to be affected and such other persons as the inspector in his discretion thinks fit to allow, may attend and be heard.

R. Sherman, A senior officer of the Department for Regional Development

16 October 2006