08/07/2015

Funding Allocated For Newry Restoration Project

Funding of £860,000 has been allocated for a restoration project in Newry, Co Armagh.

The Public Realm scheme is supported by the Department for Social Development with a contribution of £662,596, with additional funding of £200,000 from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

Work will be carried out in Margaret Street, Marcus Street, Upper and Lower Hill Street. It will include the installation of new kerbing, footways, shared spaces and road surfacing in natural stone paving, along with new street lighting and furniture.

The design of the scheme was prepared by Edwin Shipway Consultants who were appointed by Newry and Mourne District Council.

The contractor is due to be appointed in September.

(CD/JP)

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