16/10/2014
£10m Announced For County Down Works
Over £10m is being invested in public realm works in Newtownards, Comber and Donaghadee.
Social Development Minister Mervyn Storey made the announcement today as he confirmed the appointment of contractors FP McCann.
The works are being progressed in partnership with Ards Borough
Council.
The £10.3m package of works will see new pavements, lighting, street furniture and new landscaping.
"The Newtownards scheme will help raise its profile, and enhance the town’s competitiveness; the Comber scheme is a key milestone in strengthening Comber’s unique presentation and will help encourage businesses to grow, while the Donaghadee scheme is an important accomplishment in meeting the key challenges identified in its Town Strategy to help maximise employment creation," Minister Storey said.
The works will begin in all three town centres within the next few weeks with Comber and Donaghadee schemes scheduled for completion in July 2015 and the Newtownards scheme by the summer of 2016.
(IT/MH)
Social Development Minister Mervyn Storey made the announcement today as he confirmed the appointment of contractors FP McCann.
The works are being progressed in partnership with Ards Borough
Council.
The £10.3m package of works will see new pavements, lighting, street furniture and new landscaping.
"The Newtownards scheme will help raise its profile, and enhance the town’s competitiveness; the Comber scheme is a key milestone in strengthening Comber’s unique presentation and will help encourage businesses to grow, while the Donaghadee scheme is an important accomplishment in meeting the key challenges identified in its Town Strategy to help maximise employment creation," Minister Storey said.
The works will begin in all three town centres within the next few weeks with Comber and Donaghadee schemes scheduled for completion in July 2015 and the Newtownards scheme by the summer of 2016.
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