In early March 2016 the Department held a series of Public Exhibitions at the locations below:
- Tuesday 1st March 2016 – Everglades Hotel
- Wednesday 2nd March 2016 – Silverbirch Hotel
- Thursday 3rd March 2016 – Fir Trees Hotel
- Friday 4th March 2016 – Smyth Memorial Hall
The aims and objectives of the Exhibitions were to:
- Present the Proposed Scheme 2016 and draft Orders
- Explain the changes that have taken place since 2010 to comply with current engineering and environmental standards and agreed commitments from the 2011 Public Inquiries
- Explain the assessment and consultation process under the Environmental Impact Assessment and Habitats Directive associated with Special Areas of Conservation and internationally designated sites
- Highlight the key factors which have influenced the choice of the Proposed Scheme 2016
- Explain the direct or indirect effects the Proposed Scheme 2016 will have on property, the community and the environment
- Detail the next steps in the scheme development process
- Increase public awareness of the scheme
- Engage with a range of stakeholders
The information that was presented at these exhibitions is available to download below and the scheme flythroughs are available to view on Flythroughs-Proposed-Scheme-2016
