A multi-million public realm scheme in Enniskillen has took a major step forward towards development.

Northern Ireland firm FP McCann has signed on as contractor to deliver the £5.2 million project on behalf of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.

This scheme will see Enniskillen town centre enhanced with improvements to footpaths, street lighting, landscaping and street furniture.

Speaking about the appointment, Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Siobhán Currie, said: "I am delighted to see the Enniskillen Public Realm Scheme progress to this significant milestone with the appointment of FP McCann as the main contractor following a tender exercise.

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"The works will improve the appearance of the town, making Enniskillen an even more attractive place to live, visit, work and do business and will complement revitalisation works already undertaken in Down Street, Cross Street and the Buttermarket."

The design of the scheme was finalised after consultation with members of the public, local businesses and other interested parties and was agreed by the Project Steering Group. The Project Steering Group is chaired by Cllr Paul Blake and includes Councillors from Enniskillen District Electoral Area (DEA) and representatives from the local business community.

The scheme spans Darling, Wesley, Church, High, Townhall, Eden, Water, Market, Middleton, East Bridge and Belmore streets as well as The Diamond, East Bridge Place, Paget Square and Regal Pass.

Work is due to begin in early 2020 with completion expected by November 2021.

This project is being supported with funding from the Department for Communities and Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.

(CM/JG)