SPRMAJOR routes into Lisburn are continuing to get a Spring makeover with the planting of new shrubs, rose bushes and other plants as part of the City Council's 'Floral Gateway' scheme.
Adding the finishing touches to the floral gateway at Saintfield Road Roundabout are Lisburn City Council's Chairman of Environmental Services Alderman Paul Porter; Chairman of Economic Development, Cllr Allan Ewart; John Lewis, John Lewis Contracts a
The scheme has seen 10 key gateways to the city enhanced, including the Lambeg junction, Hillsborough Roundabout, Governors' Road Embankment and Queensway Roundabout.
Chairman of the Environmental Services Committee, Alderman Paul Porter, said: "With today's volume of traffic passing through the gateways to and from Lisburn, there is no doubt that this excellent scheme will greatly add to the City's surroundings."
Chairman of the Council's Economic Development Committee Councillor Allan Ewart said its members had been pleased to work with Environmental Services on the Scheme.
"It is great to see plans now being turned into work on the ground," he added.
"Certainly in terms of tourism the new floral gateways will enhance the image of the City of Lisburn, but it is also important we maintain a high standard of presentation for local residents and continue to better Lisburn's strong reputation as an attractive city."
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