30/05/2013

£2.4m Belfast Housing Scheme Launched

A new £2.4m social housing scheme has been launched at Queen Victoria Gardens in north Belfast.

The development will consist of 22 homes and will be built by Trinity Housing with part funding from the Northern Ireland Executive.

Speaking after viewing the site of the new homes, Social Development Minister McCausland said: "I welcome the opportunity to launch this new housing development in North Belfast. This continues to be an area of high housing need and this new scheme, once completed, will provide 22 much needed homes to families on the waiting list.

"One of my key objectives as Housing Minister is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to access good quality accommodation. These new houses developed in consultation with the local community will ensure that tenants receive that. I look forward to returning to view these new homes when they are built."

Ian Kirkpatrick, Chairman of Trinity, added: "Trinity Housing is delighted to be providing 22 new homes in an area where housing demand is high. We are confident that the redevelopment of this site will have a positive impact on the local community and the ongoing regeneration."

(IT/CD)

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