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12/08/2009
Big Top Circus Dispute Over
The show must go on, and thanks to last minute safety measures getting approval, a circus has now been cleared to open its 'Big Top' in Co Down.
Earlier this week a performance ban on the Super Circus Sydney performances - which was due to run until Sunday - was imposed.
There were worries about safety with up to 600 people expected for performances.
However, it is to be allowed to open after fire chiefs gave their approval, a High Court judge has ruled.
Mr Justice Weatherup said he would lift a temporary injunction provided it passed a last-minute safety inspection.
Newry and Mourne District Council had sought to prevent the erection of the big top at a site in Warrenpoint.
Council concerns centred around traffic and parking facilities, with the High Court told how cars left on either side of the road last year narrowed the route.
Lawyers for the council based their opposition on a failure to follow the proper process and the need to ensure public safety.
However, with parking said to have been arranged at the Warrenpoint to Rostrevor Road site, the judge was told police and Road Service objections had eased.
(BMcC/KMcA)
Earlier this week a performance ban on the Super Circus Sydney performances - which was due to run until Sunday - was imposed.
There were worries about safety with up to 600 people expected for performances.
However, it is to be allowed to open after fire chiefs gave their approval, a High Court judge has ruled.
Mr Justice Weatherup said he would lift a temporary injunction provided it passed a last-minute safety inspection.
Newry and Mourne District Council had sought to prevent the erection of the big top at a site in Warrenpoint.
Council concerns centred around traffic and parking facilities, with the High Court told how cars left on either side of the road last year narrowed the route.
Lawyers for the council based their opposition on a failure to follow the proper process and the need to ensure public safety.
However, with parking said to have been arranged at the Warrenpoint to Rostrevor Road site, the judge was told police and Road Service objections had eased.
(BMcC/KMcA)
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