AQW 15538/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of recent developments on City Deal funding, for an update on the North Belfast to South Belfast Glider route proposal.
Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 23 September 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 23 September 2024
- Answer due by
- 8 October 2024
- Answered
- 8 October 202415 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Infrastructure
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Funding for the Belfast Region City Deal has been confirmed by the UK Treasury and the deal is no longer paused.
£35m for the delivery of the North – South Belfast Glider Route is identified with in this Deal. The estimated total scheme cost is in the range £142 to £148m, and therefore a significant shortfall of some £110m remains. I am committed to working with Executive colleagues and City Deal partners to ensure that the appropriate level of investment is made available to deliver this project.