NI's Infrastructure Minister has viewed a number of environmental projects in the Randalstown.

Minister John O'Dowd began a tour of the town by unveiling a plaque at 'The Boulevard', an area which has seen a variety of native trees planted by Tidy Randalstown, in collaboration with the Department for Infrastructure and local council, to help make the entrance to the town a green and inviting space for visitors.

Following a visit to the viaduct, the Minister then travelled to “Our Greenway Restored” project where new plant containers have revitalised an area of land along the River Maine with funding provided from the Department’s Living Places and Spaces fund.

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Minister O'Dowd said: "I was delighted that my department was able to support Tidy Randalstown to develop these valuable projects which will enhance the local environment. I was very impressed by the hard work and dedication on display today. I am committed to protecting biodiversity and these schemes in Randalstown are a prime example of this. By working with the community and council we can increase biodiversity while the restoration and greening of these areas has improved facilities for local residents and visitors, making it a much more attractive place for those who wish to walk, wheel or cycle to enjoy."