Parking problems set to be eased with multi-storey car park in Lisburn, United Kingdom
July 10, 2008 · Print This Article
The project, which will see the creation of around 272 parking spaces, could finally bring an end to the streets surrounding the station being blocked up by passengers who have nowhere else to park.
Local councillors have long called for a solution to the parking problems at the station and they attended a meeting this week with Translink representatives who said they had plans for a new ‘park and ride’ initiative which could see the car park in use by the end of next year.
Mr Crawford commented, “Translink and Northern Ireland Railways announced details of their plans to build a three storey car park at The Sidings end of Antrim Street at a meeting earlier this week.
“Obviously there have been parking problems at the train station and with the number of commuters increasing, this has been much-needed.
“They are hoping to develop a ‘park and ride’ facility as there is no longer room for people to park their cars in Lisburn. Each day there are 70 or 80 cars parked along the North Circular Road. In October the over 60s will be eligible to travel for free which will increase the number of commuters further.
“There are still politics to sort out but the car park will have a capacity of approximately 272. Translink have said that Lisburn is now the number one priority for the park and ride facility out of all the stations in Northern Ireland and they hope to have this ready for the end of next year, provided there are no undue delays with the Planning Service.”
A Translink spokesperson said: “Translink are examining Park and Ride options in many areas including Lisburn. No final decisions have been made.”
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