The riverside area of Portadown in County Armagh has been brought back to life courtesy of a £270,000 investment.

The first phase of the Portadown Riversides Revitalisation scheme was completed, which included Portadown Public Realm and Linkages schemes and the recent regeneration of the Pump House.

These works are being delivered to reposition the River Bann as an attractive and desirable location in Portadown.

RPS Consultancy and CCNI Contractors are carrying out the works, which are part-funded by Department for Communities as part of their Lurgan/Portadown Environmental Improvement Schemes.

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Speaking during a tour of the Riversides area, Lord Mayor Councillor Mealla Campbell commented: "This investment is testament to our commitment to regenerate our town centres and help them develop and become more sustainable. By rejuvenating a beautiful and historic part of Portadown we hope that people will experience the unique riverside offering and combine this with a visit to Portadown’s award-winning high street."

The second phase of the project will include further resurfacing, flood mitigation, improved linkages, planting and landscaping, signage, street furniture, orientation and interpretation, revised boundary treatments, additional tourism/events infrastructure and the development of play facilities.

(CM/JG)