A post-pandemic construction boom is continuing across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon borough with record-breaking new figures.

The ABC Council recorded its highest ever number of domestic Building Regulation applications in June 2022.

On an average month, the Building Control Department normally receive applications with an estimated construction investment value of between £15 to £20 million, however in June the department received applications with a notional construction investment value of over £186 million potential expenditure within the borough.

This significant rise in applications is set to bolster the local economy with applications for 2,000 new houses, including 67 new developments submitted, revealing a sharp increase in demand for housing approvals across the borough.

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Commenting on the latest statistics for the Building Control Department, the Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough, Councillor Paul Greenfield said: "These figures signal an extremely positive outlook for the borough, highlighting a significant level of construction investment planned in the years ahead. This is a major sign of confidence for the local economy, with growing demand within our housing and commercial markets indicating that our borough is a sought-after place to invest, live and prosper.

"As a Council we are committed to supporting this positive outlook by actively lobbying government for long-term investment in infrastructure projects, including road and transport systems to support this inward investment. We also have many plans in place to secure funding for community, arts, tourism and leisure initiatives, to further enhance the Borough as a progressive, vibrant, desirable location to live."