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23/02/2004
Jobs boost for Poyntzpass development
Up to 20 jobs are to be created as work begins on a new commercial/residential development in Poyntzpass, Co Armagh.
The new facility, which is being developed by the Poytzpass Community Regeneration Co Ltd, will provide two retail units, one residential unit, a purpose built commercial unit and community facilities for the area.
Around four new jobs will also be created once construction work has finished as well as helping sustain a further 11.
Commenting on the development in Church Street, John Morrow, Chairman of the Poyntzpass Regeneration Co, said: "The redevelopment of this derelict site to provide a community facility for Poyntzpass will be a vital boost to the economic and social regeneration of the village, as well as providing a much needed facility for the development of community values."
The £652,000, 8,280 sq ft development is being partly funded by the International Fund for Ireland, the Rural Development Council, the Community Fund, and the OFMDFM Community Relations Unit.
(MB)
The new facility, which is being developed by the Poytzpass Community Regeneration Co Ltd, will provide two retail units, one residential unit, a purpose built commercial unit and community facilities for the area.
Around four new jobs will also be created once construction work has finished as well as helping sustain a further 11.
Commenting on the development in Church Street, John Morrow, Chairman of the Poyntzpass Regeneration Co, said: "The redevelopment of this derelict site to provide a community facility for Poyntzpass will be a vital boost to the economic and social regeneration of the village, as well as providing a much needed facility for the development of community values."
The £652,000, 8,280 sq ft development is being partly funded by the International Fund for Ireland, the Rural Development Council, the Community Fund, and the OFMDFM Community Relations Unit.
(MB)
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