A new NCTS centre will open in Tuam on Monday creating 12 new jobs.

The New two-lane centre will have capacity to inspect over 20,000 vehicles annually.

The opening of this new two-lane centre in Tuam which will serve the people of North Galway and South Mayo, and will provide motorists with a convenient alternative that’s close to them, rather than having to travel to other neighbouring centres in Galway City, Ballinasloe or Castlerea for an NCT.

Sinead McKeon from NCTS says this centre will see their network increase to 48 centres nationwide.