Menu
24/02/2006
Portadown redevelopment plans given major boost
Plans to transform the town of Portadown have been given a major boost by the Department for Social Development.
The DSD has offered over £600,000 to local regeneration company Portadown 2000, to carry out the development of the town.
The changes could include the development of the River Bann, a new health centre, the regeneration of eight sites for shops, offices and leisure uses and the construction of new homes closer to the town centre.
Three new jobs will also be created, including a chief executive roll, and recruitment is due to begin next month.
David Hanson MP, Minister for Social Development said: "This is an exciting and ambitious strategy which will bring significant physical, social and economic benefits to local people. DSD looks forward to working in partnership with Portadown 2000 and others to achieve real progress and to revitalise the town."
The Portadown 2000 project was set up in 1994 to carry out a management role in the town centre and to lead on the Millennium regeneration project and to encourage the physical and economic development of the town.
The funding has been made available from the Integrated Development Fund, which was set up to encourage greater community relations, working towards the production and implementation of integrated development strategies in the Portadown area.
(EF)
The DSD has offered over £600,000 to local regeneration company Portadown 2000, to carry out the development of the town.
The changes could include the development of the River Bann, a new health centre, the regeneration of eight sites for shops, offices and leisure uses and the construction of new homes closer to the town centre.
Three new jobs will also be created, including a chief executive roll, and recruitment is due to begin next month.
David Hanson MP, Minister for Social Development said: "This is an exciting and ambitious strategy which will bring significant physical, social and economic benefits to local people. DSD looks forward to working in partnership with Portadown 2000 and others to achieve real progress and to revitalise the town."
The Portadown 2000 project was set up in 1994 to carry out a management role in the town centre and to lead on the Millennium regeneration project and to encourage the physical and economic development of the town.
The funding has been made available from the Integrated Development Fund, which was set up to encourage greater community relations, working towards the production and implementation of integrated development strategies in the Portadown area.
(EF)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
15 February 2022
Portadown Street Lighting Upgrade Works Complete
New modern LED street lighting has been installed across Portadown town centre, as part of an £8m investment by the Department for Infrastructure to replace existing lights with a new energy efficient LED street lighting systems.
Portadown Street Lighting Upgrade Works Complete
New modern LED street lighting has been installed across Portadown town centre, as part of an £8m investment by the Department for Infrastructure to replace existing lights with a new energy efficient LED street lighting systems.
06 November 2014
DSD Launch Holywood 'Masterplan'
The Department for Social Development has launched a new masterplan for Holywood town centre in County Down. The Masterplan sets out a new vision for Holywood town centre, focusing on a number of core regeneration objectives including: • Improving physical linkages. • Creating shared space. • Working together. • Reconnecting with history.
DSD Launch Holywood 'Masterplan'
The Department for Social Development has launched a new masterplan for Holywood town centre in County Down. The Masterplan sets out a new vision for Holywood town centre, focusing on a number of core regeneration objectives including: • Improving physical linkages. • Creating shared space. • Working together. • Reconnecting with history.
14 September 2005
Coleraine town centre to get £745k makeover
Coleraine town centre is to receive a £745,000 makeover, it was announced today. The Department of Social Development, which is partly funding the renovation in the Diamond, said new natural stone paving, seats and planters were being put in place as part of the scheme.
Coleraine town centre to get £745k makeover
Coleraine town centre is to receive a £745,000 makeover, it was announced today. The Department of Social Development, which is partly funding the renovation in the Diamond, said new natural stone paving, seats and planters were being put in place as part of the scheme.
02 February 2005
Minister welcomes £1.7m Omagh facelift
Social Development Minister John Spellar has welcomed a £1.7 million project to enhance the appearance Omagh town centre.
Minister welcomes £1.7m Omagh facelift
Social Development Minister John Spellar has welcomed a £1.7 million project to enhance the appearance Omagh town centre.
07 June 2013
Free Wi-Fi Announced For Co Down Towns
Three town centres in County Down are to benefit from free Wi-FI, following an investment by the Department for Social Development. Downpatrick, Newcastle and Ballynahinch town centres have become the latest in Northern Ireland to offer free Wi-Fi to the public.
Free Wi-Fi Announced For Co Down Towns
Three town centres in County Down are to benefit from free Wi-FI, following an investment by the Department for Social Development. Downpatrick, Newcastle and Ballynahinch town centres have become the latest in Northern Ireland to offer free Wi-Fi to the public.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
