Planning permission has been approved for a new £9.7m MOT Vehicle Test Centre by councillors in Antrim and Newtownabbey
Planning permission has been approved for a new £9.7m MOT Vehicle Test Centre by councillors in Antrim and Newtownabbey.
The news comes as Northern Ireland drivers continue to tackle huge backlogs of drivers seeking appointments.The combination of Covid restrictions and the January 2020 lift equipment crisis has meant MOT testing has been a chronic problem for both motorists and vehicle retailers in Northern Ireland for the past two years.
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Alderman Stephen Ross has welcomed this major investment by the Driver and Vehicle Agency . Chair of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's Planning Committee Alderman Dr Fraser Agnew added: “This multi-million investment will contribute to the council's plans for £1bn investment and the creation of 2500 high paid jobs by 2025.”
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