ESB TO REMOVE PYLON FROM GREENFIELDS IN NEWCASTLE

Date Published: 25-Sep-2007

An electricity pylon is to be removed from an amenity area at Lake View Road, Greenfields in Newcastle by the end of next month.City Cllr Billy Cameron says residents have been asking for the unused electricity terminus to be taken away since 1999 as it is an eyesore.The ESB has confirmed to the Labour Cllr that it will be removed from the green area by next month.Cllr Cameron is delighted with the news as he says the pylon could result in serious accidents if children climbed up on it.