We were awarded more than £5million for regeneration schemes in Antrim and Glengormley, following a successful bid to the Levelling Up Fund. We will be utilising £3 million of this funding to redevelop the former police station site into a new state of the art flagship building hosting 20,000 sq ft of modern flexible office/workspace for new start up and early growth businesses.
The first step in the regeneration projects was to redesign and improve the shopfronts along the block of units from Creative Tiles to the Movie House. This work has now been completed.
Aligned with the office/workspace project, we worked closely with the Department for Infrastructure Roads Service to introduce of a right hand turning pocket at the junction of the Antrim Road and Glenwell Road, to help alleviate congestion in the area. A one-way system from Farmley Road to Glenwell Road is also proposed with a major upgrade to Farmley carpark and the adjacent road included within the scheme.
Later this year, a significant public realm scheme will also be delivered from the former police station site through the town and finishing on the Antrim and Ballyclare roads just beyond the main section of shops. This will include new pavements, street furniture, lighting and increased public pedestrian space throughout the commercial centre of the town.
Most recently you will be aware that works have commenced on a project to upgrade the Farmley Road Car Park and the adjacent parking area. These car park connectivity works commenced on Monday 10 March and will be delivered in phases over the forthcoming weeks to ensure that the carpark remains open. .
The improvements include the area from the car park entrance on the Farmley Road, through to and including the entrance at the Glenwell Road. The improvements will include;
- Installation of walkways for pedestrian access and improved safety
- Re-aligned car parking and disabled access parking
- New surfacing and realignment of the internal roadway
- New lighting and landscaping to create a greener, more attractive environment
These enhancements aim to create a more appealing and pedestrian-friendly town centre carpark and thoroughfare, encouraging a safer traffic flow as well as an increase in footfall.
We acknowledge that public connectivity improvement works may present some temporary inconveniences, and we are committed to working closely with local residents and businesses to minimise disruption. Updates on timelines, traffic management plans, and opportunities to engage with us on the project with updates shared regularly via our social media channels and this website.
Phase 1 (Glenwell Road junction to entrance at McDonalds) will entail a full closure of this area for 6 weeks. Access/egress to all commercial and residential properties will be via Farmley Road.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact Gavin Connolly, Contracts Manager on 02870 531573/07856905883 or gavin.connolly@civco.co.uk who will be the lead point of contact for all queries. For any other queries please contact investment@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk