Five streets in Belfast city centre are set to undergo a series of upgrades under a new £2 million investment.

The Five C's Project will see public realm improvements delivered on College Court, College Avenue (part), College Street (part), Callender Street and Chichester Street (part).

Doran Consulting has been appointed to design the project, which aims to enhance streets where the streetscape is poor and in need of upgrading. The design will include plans for resurfacing, lighting, landscaping, street furniture and public artwork.

Announcing the scheme, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA said: "Belfast city centre has already seen major improvements in recent years which have really added to the city's appeal. I am acutely aware that there are other areas that need brought up to the standard expected by the city's residents, visitors and businesses. Design work will now get underway on public realm improvements for five key streets. Such improvements present a chance to address the poor condition of some areas in the city centre which have not benefited directly from earlier public realm works."

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Belfast City Council, through Section 76 Developer Contributions, has secured £770,000 from new developments in the project area towards the overall construction costs.

Chair of Belfast City Council's City Growth and Regeneration Committee, Councillor Ryan Murphy added: "Our Belfast Agenda outlines a commitment to make our city vibrant, attractive, connected and environmentally sustainable – so this investment in city centre public realm from new developments is very welcome indeed. We all benefit from enhanced public space – it helps to improve residents' quality of life, and makes our city more attractive to both visitors and investors. I look forward to seeing this type of investment become more and more common as the city's regeneration continues."

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