£4m euro bidfor rail works

The Minister was asked for his assessment of suitable projects under the Ten-T European funding round, particularly in relation to road, rail and ferry infrastructure.

He replied: “The TEN-T (trans-European transport network) Executive Agency announced an Annual Call for funding applications in January 2011 and my Department submitted applications for funding for the following projects: Coleraine to Londonderry Track Relay - funding support of approximately £4million; and; Study on developing the design of the York Street Inter-change - funding support of approximately £1million.”

He said he also submitted a joint bid for funding within the current Annual Call with the Republic of Ireland’s Electricity Supply Board (ESB).

“The bid is for funding for the installation of rapid charge points for electric vehicles, and a supporting IT system, on the TEN-T road network in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland,” he stated.

The applications are currently being considered by the agency.

“The TEN-T Executive Agency is currently considering the above applications. During the current EU Programme Period (2007-13) my Department has secured funding from the Easyway TEN-T funded European project for the installation of traffic control and traffic information measures.

“Going forward, my Department will continue to take every opportunity to secure funding from the Easyway project and to identify opportunities within future TEN-T funding calls,” he stated.