Public Notice- Service Update- Storm Bram

PUBLIC NOTICE – SERVICE UPDATE #STORMBRAM

In line with the Met Office Yellow Weather Warning for strong winds from 9am on Tuesday 9 December to 10pm on Tuesday 9 December 2025, some disruption to our services is expected:

• Household Recycling Centres

  • Household Recycling Centres will be CLOSED tomorrow, Tuesday 9 December.

  • They will reopen on Wednesday 10 December 2025.

• Parks and Community Trails

  • The district’s Forest/Country Parks (Castlewellan, Delamont, Kilbroney, Slieve Gullion) and Warrenpoint Municipal Park will be CLOSED to cars and pedestrians on Tuesday due to the increased risks of falling branches and debris.

  • All associated facilities (cafes, forest drives, mountain bike trails, etc.) will be CLOSED.

  • Mountain bike trails and Forest and Country Parks will reopen once full safety checks are complete. Some trails may not reopen until later on Wednesday 10 December.

• Harbours

  • Newcastle and Killough harbour gates will be CLOSED on Tuesday.

  • There will be no access for pedestrians or vehicles.

Additional advice:

• We are advising the public not to visit outdoor spaces and coastal sites in vehicles or on foot.

• Please keep an eye on our social media channels for further updates.

• Be prepared for weather warnings to change. When a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

• Follow Met Office advice for more information: https://tinyurl.com/3pykyfpt

#WeatherAware #StormBram