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12/08/2013
£12m Newry Hotel Approved
Newry in County Down is to received a significant economic boost, following the approval of a proposed 120-bed hotel at the former ATS Garage at Downshire Road.
Environment Minister Mark Durkan has announced DOE Planning approval for development, which has been endorsed by Newry and Mourne District Council. The project is estimated to cost about £12m and will also include over 22 000 sq feet of office development, landscaping and car parking.
Minister Durkan said: "This is good news for Newry. It’s a significant development scheme, which will provide a real boost for the City and the surrounding area for many years. It will create jobs during the development and construction phases, with more local jobs in the long term.
"The new hotel will benefit tourism potential, providing accommodation in an area that is the gateway to the Mourne Mountains. The additional office accommodation will also offer more choice for the business community."
DOE Planning consulted with Newry and Mourne District Council on 8 August who raised no objections to the proposal.
(IT/CD)
Environment Minister Mark Durkan has announced DOE Planning approval for development, which has been endorsed by Newry and Mourne District Council. The project is estimated to cost about £12m and will also include over 22 000 sq feet of office development, landscaping and car parking.
Minister Durkan said: "This is good news for Newry. It’s a significant development scheme, which will provide a real boost for the City and the surrounding area for many years. It will create jobs during the development and construction phases, with more local jobs in the long term.
"The new hotel will benefit tourism potential, providing accommodation in an area that is the gateway to the Mourne Mountains. The additional office accommodation will also offer more choice for the business community."
DOE Planning consulted with Newry and Mourne District Council on 8 August who raised no objections to the proposal.
(IT/CD)
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