Work is to commence on an Environmental Improvement Scheme in Waringstown, Co Down.

The project, which is being funded by the NI Rural Development 'LEADER' Programme (2014-20) and managed by 'SOAR' – the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Local Action Group (LAG) - will see a range of environmental improvements in the centre of the village, including new footpaths, street lighting, public seating and other street furniture.

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Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots said: "I'm delighted to visit Waringstown to view the area which will benefit from this project. It has been designed following consultation with local residents and will provide an enhanced civic space at the Main Street/Mill Hill/Banbridge Road junction in the centre of the village. This is an excellent example of how my Department is working with Councils and local communities to improve the quality of life for rural residents."

The tender process for the scheme, which will also receive part funding from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, has just commenced and it is hoped that work will start in late July/early August.