SINN Féin Councillor Patricia Logue has encouraged businesses and residents in the Abercorn Road area to embrace the opportunities the planned half a million pound investment in the area by Urban Villages will bring.
Councillor Logue said: “Abercorn Road is one of the busiest roads into the city centre as well as for through traffic crossing Craigavon Bridge.
“The planned half a million pound investment in the regeneration of the area by Urban Villages is offering the entire area an uplift.
“I would encourage residents and businesses to get involved in the process which will offer the opportunity for local businesses to get new shopfronts, help with the painting of buildings and the likes of signage.
“I am pleased local residents will be able to avail of help with the painting the outside of their homes.
“When completed this project will enhance the entire area and I look forward to seeing it come to fruition,” she added.
