A QS critical assessment of the Downpatrick Flood Alleviation Scheme Feasibility Report (May 2025) reveals a number of strengths, limitations, and underlying risks that merit serious scrutiny — particularly if the project is to proceed beyond feasibility. 🔍 CRITICAL ANALYSIS ✅ Strengths of the Report ⚠️ MAJOR WEAKNESSES AND LIMITATIONS 1. Extremely Marginal Economic Case […]
Page 1 Summary; Page 2 Further information. For residents and traders in Downptrick, here is a plain-language summary of the Downpatrick Flood Alleviation Feasibility Report (May 2025) 🛑 Why This Report Matters After the devastating floods in November 2023, which badly affected Market Street, Asda, homes, and businesses across Downpatrick, the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) […]
From previous blog, a suggested proposal to include a revenue-sharing mechanism, specifically a 20% VAT on ticket sales from events at Casement Park, aims to offset public investment and provide a long-term return for government funding. This approach respects the GAA’s position of maintaining its £15 million contribution while ensuring taxpayers see economic benefits over […]
The funding situation for Casement Park, a GAA stadium in west Belfast earmarked for redevelopment, has been a contentious issue due to spiraling costs and uncertainty over who will cover the shortfall. As of April 2025, the British government is expected to announce its funding decision in June, with the project’s cost now estimated at […]