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New Newry City Councillor Geraldine Kearns has said the delivery of the proposed park at the Albert Basin is "a key priority for Sinn Féin".
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy MLA, approved £16.2 million for the project in December 2021.
Cllr Kearns said “Since this announcement, we have pressed the council to work as quickly as possible to take the necessary steps to unlock this funding.
“In June, the council signed off on the Outline Business Case which has now been sent to the Department for Communities for approval.
“A response is expected in the spring, which will allow the council to appoint a design team to begin their work."
The Newry Councillor concluded “Features such as running, walking and cycling paths, a playpark, greenspaces and a link to the greenway were all highlighted as key priorities by the public and the final design should reflect this."
