WORK BADLY NEEDED . . . Looking towards the Diamond, Enniskillen from Eden Street
ENNISKILLEN has received a massive £5.2 million funding boost which will be used improve the appearance of the town.
The improvement work will include paving, landscaping and street lighting. Street furniture will be installed at a number of locations to further enhance the town centre, building on the recently completed Castle Basin Project and revitalisation scheme. Several streets throughout the town will benefit including High Street, East Bridge Place and Belmore Street.
The Department for Communities is investing approximately £4.7million in this project with a further £500,000 being provided by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.
DUP Communities Minister Paul Givan has announced the funding for the town saying, “This investment will considerably improve the appearance and appeal of the town, making it a more attractive place for people to work, visit and spend more time, and therefore helping to promote the vitality of businesses and services provided in Enniskillen.
“This scheme has been identified as the highest regeneration priority for Enniskillen addressing issues of pedestrian movement, safety and traffic circulation within the town centre.”
Sinn Fein Councillor Debbie Coyle has welcomed the funding for Enniskillen.
“I am delighted that we have received funding, there has been a lot of work done around the public realm scheme. It is really good news, people have a lot of issues around pavements and facilities in the town. There is still finer details to be confirmed, but it is great to get a chance to start this work. It is great news for the town and the county.”
DUP Councillor Keith Elliott hopes the funding will have a positive impact on tourism in the county.
“For many years, visitors to Enniskillen have outlined the urgent need for regeneration. Enniskillen will greatly benefit from this scheme and I trust that it can improve our economical and tourism potential. This is fantastic news for the town.”
The scheme is set to be delivered over the next three years, subject to confirmation as part of the budget settlement. It is thought most of the funding will come from the EU.
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