Area: Mountbellew
Started: August 1950
Finished: April 1951
Poles used: 1019
Line used (km): 84
Premises connected: 210
The figures above were sourced from our REO News magazine, to learn more about what these figures mean, visit our interactive map. The map above shows the area boundary and is from a digitised version of the original map used during the scheme.
A considerable amount of rock was encountered in Mountbellew reports the REO News from June 1951
This digital scan from the REO News displays the following text:
"Mountbellew Rural Area: In his report on Mountbellew, Mr. Searson notes that outside lights were installed in a pleasing number of cases which, he anticipates, will increase in the future as people learn of their benefit. He also pays tribute to the Area Organiser, Mr. F. Kelly, for a final total of 347 consumers. At the commencement the total consumers amounted to 319. 37 “backsliders” were encountered, which rendered 13 additional premises uneconomic; 10 further houses became vacant and derelict, but as against all this, 88 new consumers were obtained. Sales too, were good in the area, amounting to a total of £1,721. Among the principal items we note 17, 3‑plate cookers; 6, 2‑plate cookers; 6, 1‑plate cookers; 11 kettles; 13 irons; 6 Hotpoint washing machines; 2 Servis washing machines; 3 Woods grain grinders; 4 Power Packets; 1 deep‑well pump. Wiring contractors in the area sold kettles, fires, irons, etc. A considerable amount of rock was encountered in the area, necessitating the use of 300 lbs. of gelignite. Over‑expenditure is estimated at approximately £3,000 as against which additional revenue of £300 is anticipated. Mr. Searson notes that due to the very bad weather the over‑expenditure is about £300 higher than it might have been."