Improvement works in Comber town centre have been completed.

The public realm scheme was funded by the NI Executive, through the Department for Communities and Ards and North Down Borough Council.

The works included upgrading footpaths with a new natural stone paving, improved lighting provision and semi-mature tree planting throughout the town.

Communities Minister Paul Givan has also approved further funding of £150,000 for a shop frontages revitalisation scheme to support traders to improve the physical appearance of premises.

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Minister Givan said: "I am delighted to see firsthand how the investment translates into the physical public realm improvements in Comber’s town centre. It has resulted in a scheme that has significantly improved the appearance and appeal of Comber town centre, and is something that will encourage people to work, visit and spend more time here.

"Urban Regeneration work taken forward by my Department clearly transforms our towns and cities and encourages renewed growth and investment. This year my Department has invested some £16million in public realm works across Northern Ireland, with a number of schemes completing during 2016 in Larne and Portstewart and others due to complete early next year in Cookstown and Magherafelt, demonstrating the Executive's support for our town centres."

(CD/LM)