Sanitizing stations installed across Newtownabbey

The sanitizer stations, which have been supplied by Mallusk-based company, Torax, are located in Antrim, Ballyclare, Crumlin, Glengormley and Randalstown.

Made from stainless steel and operated by foot or hand, the highly visible units will help keep the public safe when shopping or running their businesses.

Local traders are supporting the scheme by hosting and supervising the on-street units for free use by the public.

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Cllr Jim Montgomery has welcomed their installation across the borough.

The initiative is part of the ‘Back in Business’ campaign which focuses on promoting towns in the borough as a safe place to shop following the coronavirus pandemic.

Cllr Montgomery said: “We want to encourage everyone to shop local to give our businesses as much custom as possible.

“The businesses across our borough have introduced a range of measures to make their premises a safe place for customers to shop and these sanitiser stations will hopefully help reinforce that.

“The council has also introduced Town Centre Advocates to encourage everyone who can wear a face covering to wear one. The council remains committed to working with businesses to help promote the health and safety of their staff and customers.”

The Back in Business campaign is part funded by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, the Department for Communities and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.

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