FP McCann has been appointed to deliver the next phase of the Lisburn City Centre Public Realm improvement scheme.

The contractor will deliver the Lisburn Linkages project, which involves upgrading pavements in Castle Street, Railway Street, Bachelors Walk, Antrim Street, Bridge Street and Seymour Street to boost the physical appearance of city centre's gateways.

Alderman William Leathem, Chairman of the Council's Development Committee said: "The Council are looking forward to seeing the upgrade of pavements that will further enhance the 'Streetscape' of the City Centre.

"This is a significant investment in Lisburn City Centre, by both the Council and the Department which will complement other public realm work already completed in the city that created a wonderful new events space where visitors enjoy the free events programme alongside the attractive water and lighting features."

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"By improving linkages to other areas across the City we hope to make it a much more accessible environment. It is good to be at the stage of having an experienced contractor such as FP McCann on board and ready to start."

Approximately £1.5 million is being invested by the Department for Communities for the works, with the council investing a further £1m.

Louise Warde Hunter, Deputy Secretary at the Department for Communities, added: "The Council's appointment of the contractor is a key step in delivering further improvements in the city centre. These works will improve the linkages and connectivity between key developments such as Castle Gardens, Market Square and Bow Street Mall and further improve the quality of experience for the city's residents and visitors by creating a more attractive and safe area to work, shop and relax.

"This work along with the ongoing shop frontages scheme is transforming Lisburn city centre and the Department is pleased to support this ongoing regeneration."

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