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Belfast Telegraph
4 days ago
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
£30m towards Mournes gondola could be lost as plans ‘start from scratch'
And it now appears that a council plan to move the so-called gondolas from Newcastle to Rostrevor may have to 'start from scratch' despite claims councillors were told the project would only need to be 'modified'. Tourism NI is a key stakeholder in the £44m Gateway Project, with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) scrambling to hold onto £30m in Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) money after the plan to site the gondola in Newcastle was scrapped. The council revealed in May it is working to relocate the Mourne Mountain Gateway project on the other side of the Mournes in the village of Rostrevor. The move came after landowners the National Trust withdrew co-operation from the Newcastle project. The council is understood to be keen to retain the BRCD money by ensuring the project goes ahead, albeit in another location. But concerns have now been raised that the planned relocation may not be straightforward. A spokesperson for Tourism NI said: 'Tourism NI is not in receipt of an alternative proposal to the Mourne Mountain Gateway Project (MMGP) at this time. 'Newry Mourne and Down District Council is aware that any alternative proposal to the Mourne Mountain Gateway project will be considered a new project and will require a new outline business case (OBC) to be submitted as part of the City and Growth Deals process.' Tourism NI's role is that of Investment Decision Maker (IDM) on behalf of the Department for the Economy (DfE) for tourism proposals within the City and Growth Deals Programme. The council is relying on keeping £30m from the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) which was awarded to the Mourne Gateway project. However, landowners the National Trust pulled out of the project in May over environmental concerns — leaving the local authority organising emergency meetings to present a new proposal to BRCD to retain the cash. NMDDC was asked whether it had outlined a new business case to its stakeholders for the Rostrevor plan at Kilbroney park. A spokesperson said: 'Newry, Mourne and Down District Council issued a statement on 28 May to the media in relation to this matter, we continue to work through the details with our partners and are not in position to provide any further comment at this time.' However, it has now been alleged that the local authority had advised NMDDC councillors that the Kilbroney proposal could be partly transferred from the Mourne Gateway project. Mournes Alliance councillor Jill Truesdale said: 'At every point in the progression of this project Alliance has been calling for more openness and transparency. 'That we're seeing such issues persist even at this point is not reassuring.'
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Irondale to welcome visitors with new ‘Gateway' art celebrating city's identity
IRONDALE, Ala. (Trussville Tribune) — The City of Irondale is getting to work on a new project that will see the construction of three new design features that will greet residents and visitors as they enter the community. On Wednesday, Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr. unveiled the preliminary renderings for the city's Gateway Project, which aims to highlight the city's identity. Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. brings fresh scents to Trussville 'As Irondale continues to grow and evolve, it's important that the first impression we make reflects the pride we have in our community,' Mayor Stewart said. 'These new gateway designs will serve as bold, welcoming landmarks that celebrate our city's unique identity and signal to everyone—residents, visitors, and future investors—that Irondale is the place to be.' The gateway designs feature the city's new branding, beautiful landscaping, and artistic elements. The designs will be located at 16th Street & Crestwood Boulevard, the roundabout at Cahaba Crossing, and the Grants Mill Road exit off I-459. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
English train station getting £27million renovation reveals plans to open new pub right by the tracks
And the other UK train station with a pub right by the platform ON TRACK English train station getting £27million renovation reveals plans to open new pub right by the tracks Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A UK train station undergoing a multi-million renovation has revealed plans to open a new pub. Carlisle's train station upgrade is part of a wider £27million redevelopment called the Gateway Project. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Carlisle train station has revealed plans to open a new pub Credit: Seed Architects 5 The waiting room was once used by Queen Victoria Credit: John Huggon / Network Rail 5 The room currently isn't in use Credit: Seed Architects This includes a new public square, car park and entrance. But recent plans suggest the train station's current Grade-II listed waiting room could be turned into a pub. Once used by first class passengers, it even welcomed Queen Victoria. Currently used for storage, it will instead be converted with a new mezzanine floor. Images revealed by Seed Architects show the restoration of some of the original 1880s interiors as well as a bar area and seating. Network Rail said: 'The platform 4 first class waiting room has remained largely in use since it opened in 1880, albeit with a number of changes in how it is operated. 'The most recent operation was as a public house, which unfortunately closed due to its poor commercial offering. "A mezzanine level is to be added within the west end of the space, this will provide a new perspective to view the heritage features not seen before, enhancing the architectural space. 'This will bring a new aspect of the space allowing users to enjoy the room from a different perspective and introducing a modern element into this unique space. "[But] without harming it and adding potential value to be translated economically, what will guarantee its continuity to be looked after properly.' Huge new train station to open in world's most popular city 5 The upgrades are part of a wider £27m project 5 It hopes to be completed by 2027 Outdoor seating also hopes to be added as part of the restoration. The £27million redevelopment hopes to start this year, and be completed by 2027. Around £20million of the funding is backed by both the UK and Scottish Governments as part of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal The ambitious project hopes to encourage "more visitors to the city". Cumberland Council Leader Mark Fryer added: "This is excellent news for Carlisle." Carlisle Station fist opened in 1847, costing £53,000 at the time - £4.6million in today's money. It no welcomes around two million passengers a year with trains to London and Manchester as well as Edinburgh, Liverpool and Newcastle. A £160million new train station is set to open in the UK that will be the first of its kind in the country. And here is another train station with its own pub.
