Work on Phase One of the new train station in Portrush has been completed.

The Royal Portrush Golf Club is preparing to host the 148th Open in nine months and significant progress has also been made on schemes to regenerate the town.

A £17million regeneration programme led by the Department for Communities in association with the Translink and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, will deliver works to transform the town in the lead up to and beyond the tournament.

With the public realm scheme over 50% complete and as works to improve shop frontages gets underway, the regeneration programme is making excellent progress.

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John Glass, Translink Head of Projects, said: "We have made good progress on this project, with today marking a key milestone. We have completed two new platforms on site and removed the existing boundary wall facing Eglinton Street, and are now starting work on the construction of the new station building enhancements, as well as canopy construction and extensions to Platform 1. We will also be removing the boundary wall at Eglinton Street and replacing with creative and welcoming images synonymous with Portrush and the North Coast area. These images were selected by the public following a consultation process during the summer.

"The contemporary station design is in keeping with the recent public realm enhancements made to revitalise the town centre and when complete passengers will enjoy modern facilities with enhanced passenger information and more cycle storage to encourage active travel and 'greener' tourism. It will also play a key role in our transport plans for the 148th Open next year."