An £11 million funding boost to ensure that wastewater treatment and capacity requirements are available for the delivery of a major housing project has been welcomed by County L'Derry homebuilder, The Braidwater Group.

Northern Ireland's Department for Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, announced the funding for the Cashel project, which will provide nearly 2,500 new homes within L'Derry, during a recent trip to the development site.

Whilst on site, the Minister toured the ongoing construction works and received a comprehensive briefing on the scale and ambition of the project, which is set to become one of the largest of its kind in Europe.

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Welcoming the funding, Patrick McGinnis, Founder of The Braidwater Group, said: "We've been working hard for several years to find a solution to the wastewater infrastructure challenges at The Cashel, so I warmly welcome today's announcement from the Infrastructure Minister. The focus now must be on the next steps and ensuring work can be progressed at pace so that much-needed housing can be delivered without further delay."

The Cashel project will include a mix of private, affordable and social homes, along with communal facilities, a network of green spaces, shops and essential local services. A busy high street and central park will bring the development together, creating a well-connected and convenient place to live.

It will also be delivered with a carbon conscience in mind, meaning all efforts to reduce emissions associated with the development are being considered. There will also be vast tree planting activity and associated biodiversity projects delivered throughout the lifetime of the project.