The 2021/2022 Capital Plan for Mid and East Antrim sets out 81 projects to be taken forward over the next four years. 49 Capital Plan-funded projects were since granted approval for immediate progression, with a further 14 funded by revenue savings identified by Council's Chief Executive, Anne Donaghy OBE, also approved.
Some of the 63 projects taking place now include preliminary works to make ready the former St Patrick's Barracks site for redevelopment, alongside Phase 1 of the Glenarm Masterplan and development of concept designs for the proposed replacement Seven Towers Leisure Centre.
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Welcoming the "encouraging progress" on the Plan, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor William McCaughey said: "I am pleased to note such encouraging progress across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout Mid and East Antrim – all of which will have a very welcome and positive impact on our citizens and visitors to the borough in the years to come.
"Whilst Council has continued to prioritise the delivery of a wide range of support initiatives to help local businesses and citizens navigate their way through, and out of, the pandemic, we have not lost our focus on realising the ambitions set out in our Capital Plan.
"Our Capital Plan is critical to driving Council's ongoing investment in creating best-in-class infrastructure and amenities for the citizens of Mid and East Antrim, and attractions that will drive increased tourism footfall into the borough in in the future.
"This progress is testament to the tireless efforts and hard work of Council's officers and elected members who, throughout 2021, have collaborated and worked tirelessly with local residents, businesses and other stakeholder to progress these projects.
"I very much look forward to seeing each of the projects in our Capital Plan come to fruition over the next four years, and to realising the economic recovery, growth and prosperity they will support within the borough for many years to come."
