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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Newry

We Need to Prioritise the Albert Basin Park – Coade

Alliance representative Jackie Coade has said that while the Newry City Regeneration Programme will enhance the area, it must take on board the growing local concerns for the outcome of the project. Speaking as plans for new Civic Centre continued, Jackie said the Alliance Party would continue to support plans to prioritise the park and […]

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Albert Basin Park Business Campaigns Newry Newry Chamber

Newry Chamber Issues Open Letter to Members on Newry Regeneration Project

Letter to members We would like to update our members on the Chamber’s current position on the Newry City Centre Regeneration Project. Firstly, our long-stated position is that we welcome the proposed investment in our city. This has the potential to transform the economic and social environment for the citizens of our entire region. Newry […]

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Murphy Announces £16.2million for Albert Basin Park

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has announced £16.2million for the Albert Basin Park project which will see a city park created in Newry. The funding will come from the first tranche of allocations from the Executive’s City/Growth Deals Complementary Fund. These allocations were agreed as part of the Executive’s draft Budget 2022-25.   Visiting the site of […]

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City Park Being Closer Is Tribute to Work of Campaigners – Coade

A city park for Newry moving a step closer is tribute to the hard work of campaigners, Alliance Newry and Armagh spokesperson Jackie Coade has said. Ms Coade said the proposal for £16.2 million to be provided towards creation of the Albert Basin Park was a move in the right direction. It is part of […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Newry

Sinn Féin Welcome £16.3 Million for Newry City Park

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed the news that Finance Minister Conor Murphy has approved £16.3 million for the Newry City Park in the proposed executive budget. The Newry/Armagh MLA said: “Today, Sinn Féin Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has approved proposals for a £16 million investment to develop a 15-acre city park at the […]

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Derrybeg Community Association Calls For Public Park in Newry

Derrybeg Community Association are fully supportive of the Unite the Union rally due to be held on Saturday 23rd October.  Chairperson of Derrybeg Community Association Stephen Murney voiced the community group’s support, he said “The campaign to have a public park in Newry is something that we should all fall behind. It is something that […]

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Council Pitch For Park Funds Is Welcome But Now We Need More- Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA, Liz Kimmins, has welcomed the news that Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has sought £16 Million for projects including enabling and landscaping works for the Newry city centre park.Commenting on this News, Liz said: “It’s great to see the Council moving proactively to try and secure funds to start works on […]

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Taylor Supports Albert Basin Park Funding Application

UUP Slieve Gullion Councillor and Assembly candidate David Taylor has welcomed the  news that Newry, Mourne and Down District Council will apply for funding for the Albert Basin Park. Speaking on the issue Cllr Taylor said: “I would be very supportive of the proposal by Council to submit a request through the City Deals Complimentary […]

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Brown Welcomes Newry Park £16million Funding Application

Alliance Party Rowallane Councillor Patrick Brown has welcomed the announcement that Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has made an application for funding for the Albert Basin Park. The announcement comes after weeks of criticism and pressure regarding the Council’s commitment to a 15 acre city centre park at the Albert Basin site in Newry. […]

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Public Rally For The Albert Basin Park

A public rally is to be held on the 23rd October at Marcus Square, Hill Street in Newry in support of a 15 acre City Centre park at the Albert Basin site in Newry City. Coming at a time when Newry, Mourne and Down District Council as well as local Councillors have been criticised for […]

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Ratepayers Deserve To Be Given The Facts and Not Whipped Up By Spin – Savage

Speaking after the Newry City Centre Regeneration Scheme and 15 Acre Park at the Albert Basin progressed this week Cllr Michael Savage said the city and district stands on the brink of real transformation but that ratepayers “deserved to be given the facts and not whipped up by spin.” He said: “This week’s decision to […]

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“COUNCIL IS GIVING THE PEOPLE OF NEWRY THE FINGERS!” – IRSP Newry

The IRSP Newry have hit out at the main political parties for voting against a proposal which would have transferred funds from the proposed Civic Centre to the Albert Basin park. Speaking on the issue IRSP Newry Representative Chris Morley said:  “In recent months we have seen the People’s Park at the Albert Basin being […]