A housing regeneration project that will result in the creation of 123 new homes in Belfast has been announced today.
Communities Minister, Deirdre Hargey, revealed that a £37 million housing project for the Upper New Lodge area of North Belfast will create new social housing.
It will see an area being redeveloped which lies between Hillman Street and Stratheden Street.
As part of the ambitious scheme, the Housing Executive will remove properties that have deteriorated for many years, to make way for new, high quality homes.
Minister Hargey said: “I am delighted to announce this £37m regeneration project for Upper New Lodge Belfast. This scheme will deliver high quality, affordable and sustainable homes.
"We have been working in collaboration with the local community to see this much needed project delivered. The area will be massively redeveloped and will see 123 new homes being built. I meant it when I said we need to build homes where they are needed."
“The challenges in our housing system have been there for many years," she explained.
"That is why I am leading the biggest housing reform programme in over 50 years. I am driving forward to deliver housing options and solutions that our society needs, demands and deserves.
"This £37m investment in North Belfast is evidence that the transformation work will deliver for people, workers and their families"
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín added: "I’m delighted that Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced £37 million to build 123 new homes in the Upper New Lodge.
"This will deliver high quality, social and affordable homes for families in North Belfast.
"It will also see the regeneration of the area and run-down buildings being replaced by new, first-class homes.
"Delivering more homes and transforming housing is a commitment for Sinn Féin and I am pleased that Minister Hargey continues to deliver on her promise to build homes where they are needed most.
"I look forward to seeing work beginning on these homes and the first families getting their keys upon completion."
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