Ballyclare businesses to benefit from £110,000 funding investment - Givan

Communities Minister Paul Givan MLA has announced funding of £110,000 towards a new revitalisation scheme for Ballyclare town centre.

The scheme will provide further upgrades to shop frontages in the town and will improve its physical appearance helping promote a stronger more confident image of the town.   It is being funded by the Department for Communities (DfC)  and  Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

Making the announcement Minister Givan said:  “This is a good news story for Ballyclare and complements previous regeneration initiatives in the town. This new scheme will further improve the appearance of the area and help maintain the traditional market character of the town.

“In addition to physical improvements there will also be marketing initiatives to directly support the town centre traders and strengthen the local economy’s prospects by raising awareness of what the town has to offer. All of this will contribute to the long-term viability and prosperity of Ballyclare.”

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor John Scott commented:  “I am delighted that the Department for Communities has committed £100,000 to the Ballyclare revitalise project to regenerate Ballyclare, with additional funding of £10,000 being provided by the Council.  The Council welcomes this initiative which builds upon successful regeneration and public realm schemes and aims to support existing town centre traders in the development of their businesses. The renovation of our town centres is a key priority for the Council to help sustain and grow vital services to our local community. We look forward to working in partnership with the Ballyclare Linkages Steering Group to deliver this scheme over the coming months.”

Notes to editors: 

1. The total cost of the project in Ballyclare is £110,000, with DfC contributing £100,000 and the balance provided by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
2. The Ballyclare scheme will be administered by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council and will be delivered by Ballyclare Linkages Steering Group.  It will provide for improvements in the appearance of properties on the lower Main Street and Mill Road
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