SINN Féin Councillor Siobhán Currie has called on Council officials to explore funding options for the reconstruction of the Roscor Viaduct.
At a meeting of the Environmental Services Committee of the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council on January 13, Councillor Currie proposed that the council explore potential funding options for the reconstruction of the viaduct, which was seconded by party colleague, Councillor Anthony Feely, and unanimously supported.
“The Roscor Viaduct is the only piece of bridge infrastructure damaged during the conflict [The Troubles] that has not been replaced," the Erne North Councillor said.
“Potential funding, such as the Shared Island Fund, may offer opportunities to restore the viaduct and I have asked Council officers to investigate all potential funding avenues.
“Recently, I requested an update on the feasibility study for reconstructing the viaduct from the Department of Infrastructure. I have been advised that the report should be released early this year and should include indicative costings.
“There has been fantastic work completed on the 'temporary' bailey bridge recently, with a little more to be done in the Spring, and I put my thanks to Johnny Graham, of DfI Bridges Section, who co-ordinated the works, on the record during the committee meeting – but a long-term sustainable solution is required for this important and historical piece of infrastructure.”
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