LOCAL residents have breathed a sigh of relief after it was revealed that Irvinestown’s busy recycling centre has reopened.
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC) announced the temporary closure of the centre from Monday, April 29, for essential maintenance works to resolve drainage issues.
During the period of closure, recycling facilities will be available at Kesh or Drumee Recycling Centres.
In a statement, the FODC clarified that the centre on the Enniskillen Road was operating again.
“We are pleased to advise that Irvinestown Household Recycling Centre will reopen tomorrow, Friday, June 21 at 10am following essential maintenance works,” the statement said.
“We thank residents for their patience and understanding while the works were being completed.”
Opening hours are: Monday, Wednesday to Friday, 10.00am to 5.45pm; Saturday, 10.00am to 5.15pm; closed Tuesday.
The centre’s initial temporary closure brought an angry response on social media.
“So is FODC going to give us mileage for us having to go out of our way? Rates have increased yet again this year for what exactly? To get a bin collected? Something needs to be done,” one person commented.
Another commented: “Irvinestown is a whole lot better than other amenity sites that I know of. Seems a very long time to deprive the community of the facility. Drumee is not a great option given the distance involved, so there will be additional pressure on Kesh [recycling centre].”
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