New Bus Shelter in Coolnagard Estate, Omagh

Translink has installed a new bus shelter in Coolnagard Estate, Omagh following a request by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council on behalf of residents.

In October 2020, the Council had identified a number of areas in Enniskillen and Omagh where bus shelters could be located due to the number of residents using public transport.

The Council submitted a request to Translink for the provision of a bus shelter in Coolnagard Estate, Omagh and, following the approval process, the installation was completed in January 2025.

Welcoming the new bus shelter, Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor John McClaughry, said:

“The Council is committed to working partnership with and lobbying organisations for the provision of services and infrastructure to help ensure that our District is a healthy, safe, accessible and accessible place for residents and visitors.

Bus shelters are important assets for the public to ensure they have a safe and comfortable place to wait for the bus.

I would like to thank Translink for  the provision of the bus shelter which will benefit residents and visitors alike in the Coolnagard area of Omagh.”

Sean Falls, Translink’s Service Delivery Manager said:

“We are delighted to have installed this bus shelter at Coolnagard Hollow at its junction with Coolnagard Avenue, Omagh in collaboration with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. This is in response to growing passenger demand, as more people choose public transport options, creating a more sustainable and healthier Northern Ireland.

“It is a welcome provision to the local community, ensuring protection to passengers from the elements”.

The Council is committed to achieving a Net Zero District by 2042 and encouraging people to choose a more sustainable form of transport can help to contribute to the achievement of this.  It is, therefore, important to ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place to encourage people to choose public transport as a means of travel.