Storey announces plans for the future of Banbridge

Date published: 25 August 2015

The Masterplan will set out a future vision for the areas in and around Banbridge town centre, and identify key regeneration sites for the future development of the area as a thriving and competitive town.

AECOM Consultants have been appointed to prepare a comprehensive, detailed and sustainable Masterplan for Banbridge which will identify the full regeneration potential for the area. The cost of the consultancy is £57,026.

Minister Storey said: “I am pleased that AECOM Consultants have been appointed to take forward and develop a Masterplan for Banbridge town centre. The Masterplan will be delivered in conjunction with the local community ensuring buy in and ownership of the town’s future plans.

“My Department has, and will continue to work closely with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council to deliver on this. The Masterplan will identify the many opportunities that will attract investors, traders, employers and visitors to help ensure the town’s continued prosperity and growth.”

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Councillor Darryn Causby said: “A considerable amount of work has been undertaken by the former Banbridge District Council to develop and strengthen Banbridge town centre in recent years. It is important that this vision and dedication to town centre development continues within the new Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.

“The projects and targets identified within previous council’s Development Strategy for 2009 - 2015 have largely been achieved and we are very keen to embark upon the next phase of development.

“The funding committed by the Department for Social Development will allow us to prepare a new and comprehensive Masterplan for the town which will provide direction for future key development projects ensuring that the town centre will continue to thrive and grow.”