A derelict building in Greysteel has been revitalised into a modern business premises, following a regeneration initiative backed by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

The transformation, partially funded by the Small Settlements Regeneration Programme, involved extensive renovations to the business unit on Clooney Road in Greysteel.

The previous bicycle shop has now been renovated from top to bottom including a replacement roof, new doors and windows, new ceilings, a new heating system, and updated electrics.

Thanks to the extensive work, the premises is suitable for number of uses.

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Welcoming the completion of the project, Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan said: "The renovation work and funding provided by the Department for Communities through the Small Settlements Regeneration Programme has helped to provide much needed commercial rental space for Greysteel.

"Council is pleased to offer this support, helping transform several vacant and dilapidated commercial premises across the Borough back into use and I wish the new tenant at Clooney Road the very best of luck in their venture."

The Small Settlements Regeneration Programme aims to address long-standing issues such as rural poverty, isolation and access to services in small settlements with a population of less than 5,000 people.

Under this funding Programme, projects have also been delivered in Armoy, Cushendall, Garvagh, Mosside, Greysteel, Kilrea and Rasharkin, with more projects underway in Bushmills, Dernaflaw, Dervock, Drumsurn and Gortnaghey to create new and enhanced facilities.

All projects delivered under the scheme will be completed by the end of March 2025.