Almost £500,000 has been secured for a major regeneration project in L'Derry.

The Executive Office's Urban Villages initiative has awarded funding towards the Abercorn Road initiative, which will see the upgrade and improvement to commercial and residential properties along the street.

The project, designed by a partnership project team consisting of Triax Neighbourhood Partnership Board, City Centre Initiative, Derry City & Strabane District Council and Urban Villages, aims to improve the overall appearance of Abercorn Road.

Commercial properties will be eligible to receive funding support towards a range of interventions to include new shopfronts, façade painting, signage and removal of external shutters where applicable. Residential properties will also benefit from funding support in the form of painting to their external facades.

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Work will be undertaken by contractors appointed by the council and completion is scheduled for the end of March 2019.

Welcoming the investment to the area, Charles Lamberton, Manager of Triax Neighbourhood Partnership, said: "We are delighted to be part of this exciting development which will revitalise and reimage a vital gateway route into the wider Triax area. This programme will be a great benefit to residents and business owners as it will enhance the appearance of the area and attract new business and customers."

Linsey Farrell, Programme Director, of the Urban Villages Initiative, said: "Through the Urban Villages Initiative, The Executive Office is investing almost £500,000 in the Abercorn Road regeneration project. We are delighted to support this project which will transform the physical appearance of this area for businesses and residents at this important gateway to the City.

"The Urban Villages Initiative is committed to investing in Derry-Londonderry and the Abercorn Road project will help us achieve our key aim of improving the physical environment in this local Urban Village area."

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