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28/07/2008
Minister Welcomes New Newry Homes
A newly built housing scheme in Newry has been welcomed by the NI Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie.
Speaking at the launch of Chequer Hill, the Minister said: "This is an important scheme that will quickly provide 33 much needed family homes for Newry.
"BIH and O'Hagan Properties deserve our congratulations on recognising the site's potential.
"I have set challenging targets for social housing new build over the coming years and to achieve these will require commitment, imagination and innovation.
"This development is an example of real and effective partnership between a housing association and the private sector and it is exactly what we need to tackle the housing crisis in Northern Ireland," she said.
Last week, BIH announced a planned investment for more affordable housing in Newtownards, Co Down.
The BIH housing association manages and maintains more than 4,500 properties across the Province.
See: 45 New Apartments For Ards Welcomed
(PR)
Speaking at the launch of Chequer Hill, the Minister said: "This is an important scheme that will quickly provide 33 much needed family homes for Newry.
"BIH and O'Hagan Properties deserve our congratulations on recognising the site's potential.
"I have set challenging targets for social housing new build over the coming years and to achieve these will require commitment, imagination and innovation.
"This development is an example of real and effective partnership between a housing association and the private sector and it is exactly what we need to tackle the housing crisis in Northern Ireland," she said.
Last week, BIH announced a planned investment for more affordable housing in Newtownards, Co Down.
The BIH housing association manages and maintains more than 4,500 properties across the Province.
See: 45 New Apartments For Ards Welcomed
(PR)
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