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09/10/2003
Samson and Goliath landmarks to remain
NIO Minister, Angela Smith has revealed that Belfast’s well-known cranes ‘Samson’ and ‘Goliath’, which dominate the Belfast skyline, are to be preserved.
The cranes have been ‘Scheduled’ under the Historic Monuments and Archaeological Objects (Northern Ireland) Order 1995. This ensures that any action that would alter or change them would need consent.
Action is also being taken to preserve the Dry Dock within the Harland and Wolff estate.
The Minister said: "This is a boost for Belfast and a big boost for Belfast’s skyline. I am committed to doing everything within my power to protect our heritage. If we want to keep these monuments to our skyline then it is vital that we act now.
"By any measure, these cranes are an essential part of our city, our roots our culture. That is why I am delighted that DOE’s Environment and Heritage Service (EHS) has been able to give them statutory protection."
Welcoming the decision, Ulster Unionist representative, Billy Armstrong said the cranes signified the excellence of the shipbuilding industry in Northern Ireland.
“Shipbuilding has given us something to be proud of and it is only fitting that the shipbuilding industry should be remembered in such a way," he added.
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The cranes have been ‘Scheduled’ under the Historic Monuments and Archaeological Objects (Northern Ireland) Order 1995. This ensures that any action that would alter or change them would need consent.
Action is also being taken to preserve the Dry Dock within the Harland and Wolff estate.
The Minister said: "This is a boost for Belfast and a big boost for Belfast’s skyline. I am committed to doing everything within my power to protect our heritage. If we want to keep these monuments to our skyline then it is vital that we act now.
"By any measure, these cranes are an essential part of our city, our roots our culture. That is why I am delighted that DOE’s Environment and Heritage Service (EHS) has been able to give them statutory protection."
Welcoming the decision, Ulster Unionist representative, Billy Armstrong said the cranes signified the excellence of the shipbuilding industry in Northern Ireland.
“Shipbuilding has given us something to be proud of and it is only fitting that the shipbuilding industry should be remembered in such a way," he added.
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