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14/02/2013
McCausland Launches South East 'Masterplan'
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has unveiled a "masterplan" for the South East Coast of Northern Ireland.
The plan lays out the future regeneration and development of Newcastle, Kilkeel and Warrenpoint over the next 15 years.
In Newcastle, the plan proposes to expand the range of beachside activities offered and create new signature project 'The Donard Gondola'; a tourist attraction which will enable visitors to explore and better understand the Mourne Mountains.
In Kilkeel, the plan proposes to promote the harbour as a tourist attraction to enable visitors to experience the local seafood and fish market.
New improved play parks and improved access to the beach will also be included.
In Warrenpoint, the town’s reputation as a hub for watersports and activities will be expanded by utilising its location on Carlingford Lough.
Minister McCausland said: "The Mourne Mountains is an area of outstanding natural beauty and the towns of Newcastle, Kilkeel and Warrenpoint together have a strong role to play in supporting visitors to the Mournes and the wider South East Region.
"Some of the exciting and ambitious proposals in the Masterplan include a Gondola into the Mournes, a premier attraction that could become a signature project for the entire South East Coast. Other proposals include the development and promotion of Kilkeel Harbour to champion its fishing industry heritage and reputation for fine seafood cuisine and a proposal to build on Warrenpoint’s reputation as a centre for watersports, with a new marina providing direct access to Carlingford Lough to support boat trips and visiting cruisers.
"I am confident that the Masterplan launched here today shows how the South East Coast can strengthen its reputation as a high quality scenic destination with rich and diverse range of exciting activities."
(IT)
The plan lays out the future regeneration and development of Newcastle, Kilkeel and Warrenpoint over the next 15 years.
In Newcastle, the plan proposes to expand the range of beachside activities offered and create new signature project 'The Donard Gondola'; a tourist attraction which will enable visitors to explore and better understand the Mourne Mountains.
In Kilkeel, the plan proposes to promote the harbour as a tourist attraction to enable visitors to experience the local seafood and fish market.
New improved play parks and improved access to the beach will also be included.
In Warrenpoint, the town’s reputation as a hub for watersports and activities will be expanded by utilising its location on Carlingford Lough.
Minister McCausland said: "The Mourne Mountains is an area of outstanding natural beauty and the towns of Newcastle, Kilkeel and Warrenpoint together have a strong role to play in supporting visitors to the Mournes and the wider South East Region.
"Some of the exciting and ambitious proposals in the Masterplan include a Gondola into the Mournes, a premier attraction that could become a signature project for the entire South East Coast. Other proposals include the development and promotion of Kilkeel Harbour to champion its fishing industry heritage and reputation for fine seafood cuisine and a proposal to build on Warrenpoint’s reputation as a centre for watersports, with a new marina providing direct access to Carlingford Lough to support boat trips and visiting cruisers.
"I am confident that the Masterplan launched here today shows how the South East Coast can strengthen its reputation as a high quality scenic destination with rich and diverse range of exciting activities."
(IT)
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