The Portrush Regeneration Programme will help to transform the town into a successful, high-quality resort recognised as a centre for tourism services, activities and international events on the North Coast. It is expected that the majority of work will be completed before July 2019. However, some work will continue after that to ensure there is a lasting legacy and Portrush is positioned to maximise the economic return that this regeneration investment will deliver.
The Portrush Regeneration Programme involves a number of key projects which are detailed below.
Public Realm Project
The Portrush Public Realm project complements other recent public realm investment in the town, including at Station Square, the East Strand and the West Bay promenade. It will help transform the seaside town with high-quality granite paving and other contemporary surfaces, new street furniture, signage and lighting, as well as improving pedestrian connectivity and safety with new puffin crossings at key points in the town.
This element of the Regeneration Programme is being led by the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, funded by the Department. Further information is available on the Councils website;
Train Station Redevelopment
The redevelopment of Portrush train station is one of the key regeneration initiatives for the town. It will provide modern facilities, which will cater for the growing numbers of passengers using Portrush Train Station. This element of the Regeneration Programme is being led by Translink, funded by the Department and the Department for Infrastructure.
The new station will offer fully accessible, modern waiting facilities and improved passenger information and signage. The bright new frontage onto Eglinton Street will create a vibrant and welcoming sense of arrival to the town as a key gateway to the whole Causeway Coast.
Further information is available on Translink website;
Urban Development Grant Scheme
Urban Development Grants (UDG) are discretionary grants provided to help bring vacant, derelict or under-used land and buildings back into use.
The Portrush-specific UDG scheme is one of the key regeneration measures that has been identified as being crucial to the town’s long-term regeneration. This grant funding, provided by the Department, will encourage the redevelopment of sites and properties within the town centre, creating jobs, improving the built environment and, crucially, helping to unlock private sector investment. The UDG scheme will help to leave a lasting legacy for Portrush.
Find out more about Urban Development Grants;
Revitalise Scheme
The Portrush Revitalise scheme is aimed at supporting traders with grants of up to £5k to improve their building frontages, increasing the attractiveness of the area to residents and visitors alike. This scheme is administered by the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, funded by the Department. It will complement the Public Realm and UDG works, and it will also stimulate private sector investment through a 10% trader contribution.
Further information and application details are available on the Council’s website;
Parking Facilities and other regeneration initiatives
The Department, in conjunction with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is currently exploring options to deliver additional parking for The Open and other major events that are held in Portrush.
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