Work on a new housing development in Newry has begun at the Watsons Road area of the City following a 10 year dispute over a road upgrade. The original planning approval from developer MJM Group Ltd to upgrade parts of the main access of the adjacent Watson’s Road before the building of 200 new houses on the site.
Newry City Sinn Fein rep, Aidan Mathers said: “Sinn Féin has been working with local residents and MJM for a number of years on this project.
“We are delighted that work is finally starting.
“This will provide much-needed affordable housing and an upgrade of the road infrastructure.
“With the recent investment in the nearby Thomas Davis Community Hub and sporting facility, both projects will complement each other and offer sporting opportunities for the new residents of local housing developments.”
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