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07/09/2016
Gobbins Coastal Path To Stay Closed Until 2017
The Gobbins coastal path in Islandmagee, Co Antrim, is to remain closed until next year due to safety concerns.
Sinn Féin MLA Oliver McMullan said he intends to ask the Executive how much the work will cost for the path to reopen.
Mr McMullun said: "I have previously raised this matter with the Minister for the Economy, whose department provided funding for the project. I requested a detailed breakdown of how much it is likely to cost to reopen.
"While there is no doubt that tourism plays a key role in the economy of East Antrim and that this, along with other attractions, can help bring in visitors, local ratepayers are rightly worried about how much it will cost and whether it provides value for money."
(CD/LM)
Sinn Féin MLA Oliver McMullan said he intends to ask the Executive how much the work will cost for the path to reopen.
Mr McMullun said: "I have previously raised this matter with the Minister for the Economy, whose department provided funding for the project. I requested a detailed breakdown of how much it is likely to cost to reopen.
"While there is no doubt that tourism plays a key role in the economy of East Antrim and that this, along with other attractions, can help bring in visitors, local ratepayers are rightly worried about how much it will cost and whether it provides value for money."
(CD/LM)
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