Call to demolish 'eyesore' derelict flats complex in Craigavon says Alliance Party's Eóin Tennyson

By Carmel Robinson
Published 18th Oct 2022, 10:54 BST
Updated 18th Oct 2022, 10:55 BST
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson said action needs to be taken to redevelop the derelict complex of flats in the Westacres housing development in Craigavon. The complex has been uninhabited for many years and has become an eyesore for residents.Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson said action needs to be taken to redevelop the derelict complex of flats in the Westacres housing development in Craigavon. The complex has been uninhabited for many years and has become an eyesore for residents.
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson said action needs to be taken to redevelop the derelict complex of flats in the Westacres housing development in Craigavon. The complex has been uninhabited for many years and has become an eyesore for residents.
Action needs to be taken to redevelop a complex of flats in a Craigavon housing developments, says Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson.

The Upper Bann MLA said the flats in Westacres, which has been uninhabited for many years has become an eyesore for residents.

Mr Tennyson said: “Concerned residents have been in touch with me expressing their frustration about the state of the flat complex at Westacres, as well as the increased level of anti-social behaviour that is associated with it.

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"It is completely unacceptable that this site has been left derelict and neglected for so many years, causing an eyesore and nuisance for neighbouring properties. It is long past time the landowners took responsibility for the site and demolished this monstrosity,” Mr Tennyson said.

"My office has been in touch with the local Housing Executive team as well as Arbour Housing. Both parties have agreed that redevelopment of the flats is needed. The current view is for the complex to be demolished to allow for construction of new mixed type housing.

"Conversations are still at an early stage however I have encouraged progress on this issue and am hopeful this will help lead to a successful conclusion in the near future,” said the Upper Bann MLA.

The flats at Westacres have been derelict for many years. At nearby Aldervale, one of the two blocks was demolished. While there have been calls for these flats to be demolished and the area around both Westacres and Aldervale redeveloped for many years, nothing has yet been forthcoming