Appointment of contractor for Robert memorial garden

BALLYMONEY Borough Council has announced the appointment of local firm, Patrick Bradley Limited, Kilrea, to develop the memorial garden in memory of its Honorary Freeman, Dr. Robert Dunlop.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Feb 2010, 11:39 BST

The garden, alongside that of Robert's brother Joey, is on land transferred by the Housing Executive at Castle Street, Ballymoney.

Speaking at Council Headquarters on Friday the Mayor, Alderman Frank Campbell, said: "I am delighted that, having secured the land and planning permission, we have now let a contract and work is commencing on the memorial to Robert. Work is due to be completed in advance of the 2010 North West 200. The garden includes a granite column with panels recording Robert's achievements."

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The Mayor continued: "When Council signalled its intention to create the memorial, the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club, Northern Counties Section, weighed in behind Council's plans, indicating their intention of raising funds to contribute towards a sculpture, in recognition of Robert's relationship with the Club and his support for our "Roon Tha Toon" event.

"I commend them on the tremendous effort they have made in promoting fundraising to date and to those who have made donations to the fund. We look forward to installing the sculpture in the memorial Garden in due course. For its part Council have provided for the sculpture a granite base cut to the shape of the North West Circuit, which will be a central feature of the garden."

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