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SDLP Secure Clarity Commitment on Park Funding

Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has welcomed a commitment from the Council Chief Executive to clarify in writing to all Councillors why an application has not been made to the PeacePlus Fund for Newry City Park. Councillor Savage and Councillor Finn wrote to the Chief Executive last week seeking clarity on the matter and the […]

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McNulty Demands Action From Council on Albert Basin Park Funding!

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has hit out at the “complete lack of urgency” from Council in applying for funding from the PeacePlus Programme to support the development of the Albert Basin Park. Mr. McNulty was speaking after meeting with local campaigners who have made very serious claims that the public are being […]

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Newry Council Targeting £7.5m of New EU Cross-Border Programme

By Donal McMahon Photo by Columba O’Hare A Northern Ireland council targeting £7.5m of a new EU cross-border programme could face a controversial last minute amendment to seek funding for a city park. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has approved an application to the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) this week during its enterprise, […]

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Newry Group Claims Sinn Fein and Council Management Misleading Public About The Park

A Newry based community group has slammed Newry,Mourne and Down District Councillors and Sinn Fein for a lack of support around funding for a city centre park in Newry City. Newry 2020 statement on the events of last week: “Last Monday, Alliance attempted to get the council to apply for Peace Plus Funding to complete […]

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NMD Council to Engage With Shared Island Unit Following Depts Refusal to Move on £50m Open Bridge

By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is to engage with the Shared Island Unit following a Stormont department’s refusal to move on a £50m open bridge plan. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has agreed to lobby the Republic of Ireland government body to fill a financing gap, following a refusal (in a […]

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All Options For a Lifting Bridge Must Be Exhausted – SDLP

Newry City SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has called for an urgent meeting between Council and the Shared Island Unit to exhaust all opportunities to secure gap funding for a lifting bridge on the new Southern Relief Road. He made the call at the August Monthly Council Meeting in response to a letter from the Permanent […]

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Positive News on Funding for Newry City Park – Mathers

Sinn Féin councillor Aidan Mathers Has welcomed the positive update on funding for the Newry City park.  The Newry City councillor said: “Tonight we received a positive update from senior council officials on funding for the Newry City Park project. “After working with the Department for Communities, they are now awaiting final confirmation, which we […]

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£16m of Albert Basin Park Funding To Be Released

By Donal McMahon Over £16m of funding for Phase One of the Newry City Park is due to be released by the Department of Finance. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) councillors were updated this week (Monday 7) with an officer confirming an outline business case had been approved by the Department for Communities […]

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Kearns Welcomes £220,000 for Temporary Community Space at Newry Park Site

Sinn Féin councillor Geraldine Kearns has welcomed £220,000 from the Department for Communities to set up a temporary community space at the Newry City park site. The Newry City councillor said: “The £220,000 from the Department for Communities will be used for resurfacing, supplying electricity and water to the site and putting more storage in […]

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Newry City Park Project Pens Letter to Dept of Communities

Stakeholders at the Newry City Park project have written to the Department of Communities requesting an alternative delivery of the project. See letter below: “Dear Permanent Secretary, We are writing as stakeholders in the Newry City Park project to bring to your attention a number of challenges currently facing the project, and to request that […]

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Kimmins Expresses Disappointment at Fixed Bridge for Southern Relief Road

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has expressed disappointment that a fixed bridge, not a lifting one, has been chosen for the Southern Relief Road. The Newry & Armagh MLA said: “I’m extremely disappointed to hear that the Department for Infrastructure has decided on a fixed bridge for Newry Southern Relief Road.” “This is an issue […]

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Non-Opening Fixed Bridge Proposed for Newry Ship Canal

The Department for Infrastructure has confirmed that a non-opening 50 metre fixed bridge has been adopted as its preferred option for Newry Ship Canal, which will form part of the Newry Southern Relief Road (NSRR). The Department will now proceed with the preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report and associated consultation based on a […]