AQW 51277/11-16 Written question to the Minister for Social Development
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.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 23 November 2015
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 23 November 2015
- Answer due by
- 8 December 2015
- Answered
- 1 December 20158 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- No
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.