£26m transport hub will give a boost to North West, both socially and economically: Middleton

The announcement that the Old Waterside Station in Derry is to be revamped to create a £26m transport hub has been welcomed by Foyle DUP MLA Gary Middleton.

Mr Middleton (pictured), who recently tabled a question to the Infrastructure Minister asking for an update on the project, has welcomed Chris Hazzard’s commitment to the project.

During a visit to the site today along with Deputy First Minister, Mr Hazard said the project was due to begin at the start of 2018 and would take two years to complete.

Mr Middleton: “I am delighted that this announcement has been made as it will improve infrastructure across the city and to the rest of Northern Ireland.

The benefits of good infrastructure are well-known in terms of connectivity, encouraging tourism and increasing business opportunities.

“This new investment will regeneration the area and will create jobs, representing a real boost to the economy in the North West.

“For people living in the city and surrounding areas, news that the Old Waterside Station will be transformed is a welcome development.

“It will breathe life into what is a historic and iconic building.”

Mr Middleton concluded: “I look forward to seeing the project develop in the city and I welcome the boost it give to the North West both socially and economically.”