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18/04/2013
Carrickfergus £2m Regeneration Project Complete
A £2m regeneration project for Carrickfergus has been completed today.
The public realms scheme works commenced just over a year ago in February 2012 and involved overall improvements to the appearance of the town centre.
Features include paving the town centre with natural stone materials (granite & Caithness stone), the installation of street furniture and street lighting, an upgrading of the Market Place public space, improved pedestrian linkage from the Castle to the commercial town centre and revised traffic and parking arrangements, including a new one-way system on High Street.
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland and Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy were in Carrickfergus to view the completed project.
Minister McCausland said: "I have been very impressed by the new works completed in Carrickfergus which have provided a valuable resource for both local businesses and shoppers to enjoy. The town centre has been transformed and will hopefully attract more visitors and tourists, and provides a diverse offering which will entice greater footfall and make it a much more vibrant area.
"The quality of the work, the natural stone used and the new street furniture helps preserve and enhance Carrickfergus’ historic town centre. I would also like to thank local business owners and the contractors who have worked together to ensure disruption was kept to a minimal during the works’ implementation."
Minister Kennedy said: "The aim of the scheme was to create a neutral, vibrant and distinctive "people friendly" town centre environment using high quality stone and materials, street lighting and furniture. The scheme also includes new traffic management measures designed to improve traffic flow through the town centre."
The Mayor of Carrickfergus, Alderman Billy Ashe, added: "The scheme has made a significant improvement to the historic town centre allowing greater pedestrian access and a more welcoming environment for residents, visitors and businesses alike. Carrickfergus Borough Council has welcomed the investment into the town and will continue to seek future funding opportunities for regeneration and development."
(IT/CD)
The public realms scheme works commenced just over a year ago in February 2012 and involved overall improvements to the appearance of the town centre.
Features include paving the town centre with natural stone materials (granite & Caithness stone), the installation of street furniture and street lighting, an upgrading of the Market Place public space, improved pedestrian linkage from the Castle to the commercial town centre and revised traffic and parking arrangements, including a new one-way system on High Street.
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland and Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy were in Carrickfergus to view the completed project.
Minister McCausland said: "I have been very impressed by the new works completed in Carrickfergus which have provided a valuable resource for both local businesses and shoppers to enjoy. The town centre has been transformed and will hopefully attract more visitors and tourists, and provides a diverse offering which will entice greater footfall and make it a much more vibrant area.
"The quality of the work, the natural stone used and the new street furniture helps preserve and enhance Carrickfergus’ historic town centre. I would also like to thank local business owners and the contractors who have worked together to ensure disruption was kept to a minimal during the works’ implementation."
Minister Kennedy said: "The aim of the scheme was to create a neutral, vibrant and distinctive "people friendly" town centre environment using high quality stone and materials, street lighting and furniture. The scheme also includes new traffic management measures designed to improve traffic flow through the town centre."
The Mayor of Carrickfergus, Alderman Billy Ashe, added: "The scheme has made a significant improvement to the historic town centre allowing greater pedestrian access and a more welcoming environment for residents, visitors and businesses alike. Carrickfergus Borough Council has welcomed the investment into the town and will continue to seek future funding opportunities for regeneration and development."
(IT/CD)
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