The Castle Basin area of Enniskillen is to be transformed following the announcement of a £1.9m project by Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland.
Working jointly with Fermanagh District Council, the Department’s funding will regenerate the Castle Basin area of Enniskillen providing an extensive riverside walkway, an events area and a new Castle Promenade along the River Erne’s shoreline.
A spokesman stated: "This project will provide greater physical connectivity right across the island town as the new trail will enable both residents and visitors to walk approximately three-quarters of the way around Enniskillen.
Minister McCausland said: “This scheme will significantly improve the Castle Basin area of Enniskillen and will ensure that the island town is connected and integrated as much as possible. The provision of an extensive riverside walkway and events area will significantly increase the attractiveness of Fermanagh for visitors and will accommodate more outdoor events that will help to diversify the town centre’s economy and sustain activity outside traditional business hours.
The new dedicated trail will run from Enniskillen Castle (at Castle Street) along the River Erne, behind the Lakeland Forum, connecting with the Erneside Shopping Centre bridge area and finally proceeding under Wellington Road bridge on to the Queen Elizabeth Road Boulevard, which ceases at the Queen Street Roundabout.
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