Oil Spillage in Local Beauty Spot

An oil spillage occured leaving Crawfordsurn and the surrounding area smelling of oil The spillage travelled down the local stream into a pond in the middle of the local park, killing wildlife around the pound.

I was alerted on Thursday morning and immediately contacted the Town Hall who swung into action, the NIEnvironmental Agency men were on the sight within hours and spent many days trying to clean up the mess. They erected a boom across the river however unfortunately the heavy rains caused the boom to overspill however, the boom was raised and several others installed.

This was an environmental disaster, wanton and unnecessary and I condemn anyone who carried out such a callous action. There was a scum covering the river and pond and the stench was disguisting.

I give credit to the men who worked continously from the NIEA they did their very best to contain the oil. I only hope that the effects of this spillage on one of the most beautiful areas of our Borough can be overcome and the ill effects quickly made good.