Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced funding of £273,000 for a public realm project in the Waterside, L'Derry.

The funding has been awarded to the City Council of L'Derry to extend the Waterside Greenway Network. The project will provide an additional 0.5km of pedestrian and cycle route for residents and visitors to the city. This new development will provide a scenic and accessible pedestrian route to connect communities.

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The project aims to build on the tremendous success of the Greenway Route which already runs from the Ebrington site to the Foyle Bridge, and will open up even greater access along the River Foyle corridor.

Minister McCausland said: "This investment of £273,000 by the Northern Ireland Executive through my Department, will further transform the Waterside.

"When completed the extension to the Greenway will create a welcoming and more accessible environment bringing a range of social, community and health benefits to the people of Londonderry."

(CD/MH)