Construction work has started on a new £2 million Transport Hub and Civic Square in west Belfast.

The new Transport Hub forms a vital part of the Belfast Rapid Transit (BRT).

The new facility also includes an integrated community space and a civic square that will accommodate public events alongside a coffee dock, waiting area and public toilets.

The Department for Infrastructure is delivering the project in partnership with The Executive Office through the Urban Villages Initiative.

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Ciáran de Búrca, Director of Transport projects at the Department for Infrastructure said: "This new local transport hub is due to be completed in summer 2018, in time for the start of Belfast Rapid Transit services in September 2018.

"It will further support the growing number of passengers who choose to use public transport in the West of the city. The new building will accommodate office space for the local community, a waiting area for passengers, coffee dock, travel information kiosk, secure cycle parking and public toilets."

Annie Armstrong, Manager at Colin Neighbourhood Partnership, said: "This project marks the beginning of an exciting change for everyone living in and visiting the Colin area. In addition to the great new transport system, the integrated community space will allow public events to be hosted, such as markets, carnivals and Christmas celebrations."

(CD/LM)