Stoneyford resident says bonfire builders should be ‘ashamed’ for using the reservoir site

A Stoneyford resident has said that bonfire builders in the village should be “ashamed of themselves” for building at the site of the Stoneyford reservoir.

The comments come after NI Water issued a warning to people to stop fly-tipping and bonfire building at the spot.

"What is anyone actually doing?” the local resident questioned.

"We know who instigates this every year and keeps it going. This person was at the site a couple of weeks ago in an attempt to 'tidy it up' all they did was move a few things around and place the cone at the edge.

Stoneyford residents express outrage over bonfire building at local reservoir. Pic credit: Contributed by Stoneyford residentplaceholder image
Stoneyford residents express outrage over bonfire building at local reservoir. Pic credit: Contributed by Stoneyford resident

“The organisers of this should be ashamed.”

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NI Water is warning people not to use land at Stoneyford Reservoir for bonfire b...

NI Water has appealed to the public to “cease using land at Stoneyford Reservoir for illegal dumping of waste materials.”

The agency has also said it is “committed to seeking a resolution and continues to work with the community, local authorities and elected representatives to resolve issues at this site.

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