Newtownabbey Translink site rat problem ‘treated’

It followed concern locally over the problem which was reported to the land owner, Translink.

In response to a query from this newspaper on Friday (January 29), a spokesperson for the transport provider said: “On receipt of a report last week we quickly responded by engaging a pest control specialist. The site has now been treated and we will continue to monitor it.”

Macedon Sinn Fein Councillor Taylor McGrann raised the issue with the public transport company after receiving complaints from the community.

Cllr McGrann said: “Residents in the Mill Road area had approached me in relation to a pest control problem. I contacted Translink and welcome their prompt action to resolve the issue.”

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is urging anyone with concerns regarding pests to contact their environmental health officers for advice.

A spokesperson for the local authority said: “The council received a report in May 2020 regarding rats in the Mill Road area. Environmental Health referred this to Translink as the land owner for further investigation and no further reports have been received by the council.

“Although the council does not provide a pest control treatment service, anyone with a concern regarding pests can contact Environmental Health on 028 9034 0160 or email [email protected] and environmental health officers will provide advice regarding pest control and prevention and liaise with other statutory bodies if required.”

Meanwhile, the Newtownabbey Times recently reported how additional patrols are to be conducted at beauty spots to tackle dog fouling. For more on this, read here

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