Over £2m of funding has been secured for a regeneration scheme in Warrenpoint, Co Down.

The Department for Social Development (DSD) has invested £640,000 into the Public Realm scheme, working jointly with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to regenerate the Church Street, Charolette Street, Town Square, Newry Road and Dock Street areas of the town.

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The regeneration work, which is due to begin before the end of October, includes:

• New kerbing

• New footways in natural stone paving

• Undergrounding of overhead cables

• New street lighting and furniture

• Bespoke signage and feature lighting

• Landscaping work.

Northern Ireland Electricity will also be upgrading its infrastructure within Warrenpoint town centre.

(CD/JP)