02/07/2013
Bank Square Scheme To Go Ahead
A £3m development project to renew and rescape Bank Square in Belfast is set to go ahead, following the appointment of contractor FP McCann.
The city centre project will begin in July and is due for completion by November 2014.
Regional Development Minister Nelson McCausland said: "I am pleased to announce today that FP McCann has been awarded the contract to deliver the revitalisation of Bank Square and the surrounding area. To complete the project my Department is investing £3m on new paving, lighting, artwork and play equipment for children, which will transform the Square and deliver a unique and significantly upgraded public space in the heart of Belfast city centre.
"Creating a high quality shared space, which is accessible for pedestrians and also become a locus for street performance, markets and others uses will contribute to the economic regeneration of the Westside area and the wider city centre."
Although Bank Square is secluded from the main shopping area in the city centre, the Minister warned there may be disruption.
"I have been assured that any disruption will be kept to a minimum during the construction period, but I would ask city centre stakeholders and the public to bear with us, as the end result will be worthwhile," he said.
"The legacy of this investment will build on what has already been achieved by the Belfast Streets Ahead Phase 1 works and create a safer, cleaner, more attractive, more accessible city centre, one we can all be proud of."
Hugh McCann, Operations Director of FP McCann Ltd added: "We are delighted to be working on the Bank Square Regeneration project and to be delivering what will be an important scheme for Belfast City Centre. This scheme will transform Bank Square and its surrounding streets attracting tourists and shoppers. We are looking forward to working with the Department for Social Development to successfully construct the scheme."
(IT/CD)
The city centre project will begin in July and is due for completion by November 2014.
Regional Development Minister Nelson McCausland said: "I am pleased to announce today that FP McCann has been awarded the contract to deliver the revitalisation of Bank Square and the surrounding area. To complete the project my Department is investing £3m on new paving, lighting, artwork and play equipment for children, which will transform the Square and deliver a unique and significantly upgraded public space in the heart of Belfast city centre.
"Creating a high quality shared space, which is accessible for pedestrians and also become a locus for street performance, markets and others uses will contribute to the economic regeneration of the Westside area and the wider city centre."
Although Bank Square is secluded from the main shopping area in the city centre, the Minister warned there may be disruption.
"I have been assured that any disruption will be kept to a minimum during the construction period, but I would ask city centre stakeholders and the public to bear with us, as the end result will be worthwhile," he said.
"The legacy of this investment will build on what has already been achieved by the Belfast Streets Ahead Phase 1 works and create a safer, cleaner, more attractive, more accessible city centre, one we can all be proud of."
Hugh McCann, Operations Director of FP McCann Ltd added: "We are delighted to be working on the Bank Square Regeneration project and to be delivering what will be an important scheme for Belfast City Centre. This scheme will transform Bank Square and its surrounding streets attracting tourists and shoppers. We are looking forward to working with the Department for Social Development to successfully construct the scheme."
(IT/CD)
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