15/04/2011

Richhill Regeneration Gets The Go-Ahead

A £1.5 million regeneration scheme aimed at transforming the village of Richhill has been give the green light.

Funding for the Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) is being made available from a number of sources including Armagh Council, the Planning Service and a contribution of some £765,000 is also being made from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). As a result of Stage Two approval being obtained, around 20 properties within the conservation area will be able to apply for a grant to restore their buildings.

Conservation architect, Keith Gilmour has been appointed as a new project manager to administer the regeneration scheme.

According to the website www.unearthore.com the two-stage submission to the HLF was prepared by Richhill Building Preservation Trust (RBPT), a local community group whose aim is to secure the fabric of the village's historic buildings and enhance the range of local services and visitors facilities.

(GK/BMcC)

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