Work recommences at Co Antrim construction sites

Commenting on the works, James Hagan, Chair and Founder, Hagan Homes, said: “Hagan Homes stopped construction on all of its sites at the end of March as we wanted to protect our contractors and their staff. Government advice was that construction sites could remain open if they were outdoor and if social distancing takes place - this advice hasn’t changed.

“I have reviewed the construction phases at all of our sites and, working closely in partnership with our contractors, have determined schedules of work that can be safely progressed, whilst adhering to strict social distancing.

“I have concentrated our efforts on eight sites - Seventy Six South and Thirty Three South, which are both in south Belfast; Thirty Three North in north Belfast; Rose Garden, Dunmurry; Ballyveigh, Antrim; The Tides, Carrick; and our two sites in Lisburn, Thaxton Village and Wallace Gate.

“Our contractors will be back on site on May 4 and will be complying with Construction Employer Federation (CEF) guidance and the Government’s social distancing guidelines. Personal protective equipment will also be made available to anyone accessing the sites.”

Ballyclare-based Hagan Homes is an award-winning housebuilder established over 30 years ago.

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