AQW 51277/11-16

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 23/11/2015
Answered On Date: 01/12/2015
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Social Development to detail the major infrastructure projects that are being considered that will enable Portrush and the surrounding area to maximise the opportunities which the Open Golf Championship will bring to the North Coast in 2019.

Answer:

The news that Royal Portrush Golf Club will host the Open Championship in 2019 presents huge opportunities not only for Portrush but also for the wider Northern Ireland economy. In order to realise this potential I have written too Executive colleagues asking them to consider approving funding for a major programme of regeneration work which includes:

A new combined bus and rail facility.

Redevelopment of Portrush harbour

Public Realm Improvements

Improvements to parking and transportation

Redevelopment of the recreation grounds

An Urban Development Grant and Revitalisation Programme.

I have also recently announced funding of £1.5M for a public Realm scheme in Portstewart.