Contractor Northstone (NI) is to begin construction work on the final phase of Public Realm improvements to Lurgan's town centre streets, Co Armagh.

The total cost of the Lurgan Public Realm Scheme Phase 3 is approximately £700,000. It includes £153,000 from the Department for Social Development (DSD). The remaining funds are being provided by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.

The Public Realm works include new footways with granite kerbs, new street lighting and furniture to complement previous completed phases.

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Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Darryn Causby said: "I am delighted that Council and the Department for Social Development have again been able to work together to progress this project. The success of the earlier phases of work in Lurgan is clear for all to see, so to have the opportunity now to complete the scheme as originally envisaged is a real boost for the town. We have worked closely with traders and businesses throughout the design process; we have listened to them and understood that Christmas trade is crucial to them. This is one of the reasons why the work will now not start until mid-January 2016. We will continue to engage with them throughout the construction phase to ensure we can successfully deliver a quality of environment throughout the entire town centre that everyone can be proud of."

(CD/LM)