The work will involve the installation of two CCTV cameras and the replacement of the street lights on Northumberland Street with white light lamps.
Mr Ford said: "These measures are aimed at deterring crime and anti-social behaviour in this area and to provide evidence when crime has been committed. I hope that these works will provide a level of reassurance to residents and businesses near the Northumberland Street gates. In due course I hope that they will create the local confidence to enable me to extend the opening times of the gates.
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"I am aware of the problems of crime and anti social behaviour in the lower Falls/Divis area, and the considerable work that has been undertaken by the statutory and community sectors over recent months to improve this situation. Following discussions my Department has had locally I believe that these measures will contribute to improved community safety in this area."
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