Commenting on the issue, Councillor Muir stated “After securing £4.5million investment to end sewage pollution of the Kinnegar lagoons and resulting malodour I was concerned to learn in recent weeks of reports that the pong was back.
With the multi-million pound works to improve Holywood’s sewerage infrastructure and eliminate the notoriously pungent smell completed at the end of 2016 such malodours should be a distant memory not a reoccurring concern.
Upon learning of these report I therefore immediately contacted Northern Ireland Water outlining my concerns and asking for an investigation. This investigation is now complete and whilst all the evidence gathered indicate no malodour exceedances NI Water are keen to hear more if the problems re-occur. Members of the public can report incidents by ringing either myself via 07813 945411 or NI Water directly via 03457 44 00 88 with as much information as possible such as times, dates, locations and description.
With such a significant investment previously secured I am keen to ensure the Kinnegar sewage smell is eliminated once and for all and therefore urge anyone with concerns to make contact so we can identify any new problems for immediate rectification”.