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25/03/2013
Craigavon Gets Smart With Free Wi-Fi
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced a £63,000 investment in the installation of free Wi-Fi in the three town centres within the Craigavon Borough.
Portadown, Craigavon and Lurgan town centres will all benefit significantly from this initiative which will allow controlled, free internet access for shoppers, traders and visitors to the areas and will coincide with other regeneration projects already underway in the town centres.
Announcing the new funding, Minister McCausland said: "Provision of greater access to digital technology is at the core of the future development of all our towns and cities and I am pleased to announce the addition of Craigavon area to the free Wi-Fi revolution. In the current economic downturn the introduction of services such as free Wi-Fi to town centres can offer improved retail opportunities for both shop owners and consumers alike and help give a much needed boost to the sector.
"I welcome the commitment from Craigavon Borough Council to work in close partnership with my Department to deliver this project. My Department continues to provide significant levels of investment in the Craigavon Borough through Public Realm and Revitalisation improvements and this new £63,000 initiative in the area."
(CD)
Portadown, Craigavon and Lurgan town centres will all benefit significantly from this initiative which will allow controlled, free internet access for shoppers, traders and visitors to the areas and will coincide with other regeneration projects already underway in the town centres.
Announcing the new funding, Minister McCausland said: "Provision of greater access to digital technology is at the core of the future development of all our towns and cities and I am pleased to announce the addition of Craigavon area to the free Wi-Fi revolution. In the current economic downturn the introduction of services such as free Wi-Fi to town centres can offer improved retail opportunities for both shop owners and consumers alike and help give a much needed boost to the sector.
"I welcome the commitment from Craigavon Borough Council to work in close partnership with my Department to deliver this project. My Department continues to provide significant levels of investment in the Craigavon Borough through Public Realm and Revitalisation improvements and this new £63,000 initiative in the area."
(CD)
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