Agenda and minutes

            Apologies for inability to attend were reported from the High Sherriff (Councillor L. Patterson) and Councillors Curran and Newton. 

            No declarations of interest were reported.

            The Chairman welcomed to the meeting Mr. K. Monaghan, Divisional Manager, together with Mr. G. McKibben and Mr. G. Miskimmon, South Section Engineers, who were in attendance to present Transport NI’s Spring Report and to consider Members’ queries in respect thereof.  Mr. Monaghan highlighted the work which had been completed during the previous year and he outlined the principal aspects of Transport NI’s Programme of Works for the forthcoming year.

            During discussion, Members drew the attention of the officers from Transport NI to the undernoted matters, in respect of which Mr. Monaghan indicated that site visits, meetings or further clarification would be provided:

·         the provision of traffic calming measures at Ladybrook Park and within the surrounding vicinity;

·         the basis for weight restrictions on vehicles accessing the Harbour Estate via the Dee Street Bridge;

·         the proposed installation date for double yellow lines at the Crumlin Road adjacent to the former prison and Court House;

·         the feasibility of the introduction of traffic calming measures at McClure Street between the Ormeau Road and Botanic Avenue;

·         the introduction of safety measures at Veryan Gardens and at Whitewell Crescent/Whitewell Parade;

·         the introduction of traffic calming measures at Rosehead and Shandarragh Park;

·         the undertaking of an inspection of the road and footpaths at Creeshlough Park;

·         the introduction of improved street lighting at the Glen Road and the feasibility of establishing a footpath at the Upper Springfield Road at the Lámh Dhearg Gaelic Athletic Club;

·         the maintenance and upkeep of roads and footpaths within the Highfield Estate, together with feasibility of the introduction of traffic calming measures within the Springmartin Estate;

·         the convening of a multi-agency meeting to discuss issues related to the adoption and upkeep of various a number of entries within the mid-Falls area;

·         the feasibility of the introduction of traffic safety measures at Trossachs Drive and Old Forge Manor;

·         the examination of parking provision for elderly and disabled users of the post office on the Lisburn Road;

·         the examination of public footpaths within the vicinity of Castlehill Manor and Massey Avenue;

·         the management of car-parking in and around Seaview Drive;

·         the upkeep of lighting and pavements in Mackey Street; and

·         the future traffic management plans for York Street and York Road;

            The Chairman thanked the representatives of Transport NI for attending the meeting and the Committee noted the information which had been provided.