Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has visited Banbridge to view the completion of the public realm works in Rathfriland Street.

The Rathfriland Street Public Realm scheme in Banbridge aimed to enhance a busy commercial area which links to the refurbished Solitude Park. The scheme includes new granite footpaths, kerbs, lighting and enhanced parking.

During a tour of the public realm works, the Minister said: "Banbridge is an excellent example of the difference public realm projects can make to our local towns. The completion of the Rathfriland Street project has given new life to a very busy commercial area in the town to the benefit of everyone who works or shops here.

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"Last month the Northern Ireland Executive through my Department also provided funding of £170,000 for revitalisation initiatives for Banbridge town centre. Together these two valuable investments in Banbridge will hopefully attract new business and investment to the area."

Banbridge District Council's Director of Leisure and Development, Catriona Regan said: "The work which has been carried out in Rathfriland Street has made a huge difference to the area and is a benefit to the whole of Banbridge Town Centre. Since its completion, we have received very positive feedback from the businesses that trade in the street and the wider public who visit the town to shop."

(CD/JP)