30/04/2015

Plans For New DARD Headquarters Unveiled

Plans for the new Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) headquarters in Ballykelly have been unveiled.

The artist's impression reveals the contemporary building is designed to complement the architecture of the surrounding area.

The plans have now been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for approval.

If the proposals are given the go-ahead building work is expected to begin in 2016 .

(CD)

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