Construction of the new Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) Headquarters is expected to commence as soon as possible at the former British Army site in Ballykelly, Co L'Derry.

The demolition phase on the site has been completed and there has also been up to seven expressions in interest in the site which are separate from the DARD headquarters.

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Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Ó hOisín said: "This assessment of these proposals will hopefully be completed by the spring which would allow the next phase of transforming the site to begin in 1916.

"At present the TV and film production company will remain on site creating many jobs and I am sure that they will bid to remain full time at Ballykelly."

(CD/LM)