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The Union of Farmers (UFU) is advocating for fair compensation for landowners affected by the A5 road project. More than 50 fatalities have occurred on the A5 since 2006, prompting calls for an upgrade to the road. The A5 is a crucial artery connecting Donegal, Londonderry, and Dublin, but the dual carriageway project has faced numerous delays since its announcement in 2007.
Last October, farmers had their land taken away for the A5 project without receiving compensation. UFU deputy president John McClenaghan emphasized the need for fair compensation, expressing concern for the 330 affected farmers. Displaced farmers are hesitant to accept offers due to uncertain final costs, jeopardizing their livelihoods. Despite the delays, McClenaghan stressed the importance of improving the A5 for the safety of all users.
Stephen Kelly, whose father perished in an accident on the A5, expressed disappointment with the project’s delays. The judge’s warning of potential further loss of life was chilling for Kelly and others affected by tragedies on the road. Despite setbacks, the judge’s request for additional information leaves a window open for the scheme’s progression in the future. Infrastructure Committee Chair Deborah Erskine raised concerns about the implications of climate change legislation on future road projects and questioned the Department for Infrastructure’s handling of the situation.
Reacting to a recent court ruling regarding the A5, Kieran Kennedy from the Strabane Business Improvement Districts group expressed shock. The judgement poses a significant blow to businesses in Strabane and the wider north-west region that rely on the A5 corridor for transportation of goods. Kennedy acknowledged the impact on families who have lost loved ones and emphasized the need to align efforts to ensure the project can move forward. While acknowledging the setback, Kennedy remained optimistic that it is not the end for the A5 development
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