A renewed ambition for global investment

In a renewed ambition, five councils behind the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) have come together to launch their portfolio of exciting real estate development opportunities within their areas with the aim of attracting global investment, boosting tourism and creating sustainable regeneration.

By Julie-Ann Spence

Published 24th Feb 2021, 14:59 BST

The Belfast Region Investment Guide showcases 27 opportunities suitable for industrial, logistics, regeneration, or tourism development which have been identified by the councils of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Ards and North Down, Mid and East Antrim, Newry, Mourne and Down and Lisburn and Castlereagh City. They include Hillsborough as destination with a focus on Tourism growth, the former Downpatrick Police Station, the former Crepe Weavers site in Newtownards, the St Patrick’s Barracks site in Ballymena, Belfast International Airport and Whitespots Country Park.

Detailing the potential uses for each site, the guide will be used to market the real estate opportunities to developers and investors, both locally and overseas. The guide will also boost tourism and regenerate the region.