Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has opened a new walking and cycling railway bridge at Ballymoney Station marking the completion of the Greenway Project.

The £1.3million project delivers important benefits for the people of Ballymoney and beyond with improved access between Castlecroft and the Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre, and extended park and ride facilities at the station.

Officially opening the new facility which is the result of successful partnership working between the Department for Regional Development (DRD), Translink, Ballymoney Borough Council and Sustrans, Danny Kennedy said: "I congratulate all the stakeholders on the successful completion of this ambitious project.

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"One of the key elements of the overarching Greenway Project was the installation of a new fully accessible pedestrian and cycle-bridge. By locating it across the railway at the station it replaces the current unmanned level crossing, and it provides safe access to and from the town making it much easier and more convenient for people to walk and cycle as part of their daily routine.

"The provision of an additional 60 car park spaces in the extended Park and Ride now helps meet the needs of the increasing number of people who choose to use our sustainable public transport system."

The Minister approved DRD funding of £900,000 towards the overall cost of the scheme, with the balance being met by Sustrans with support from the BIG Lottery Fund.

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