Public Realm works in Comber have progressed significantly in recent weeks as contractors FP McCann begin to lay the new paving in the town.

The new and improved pavements are being laid using a silver grey granite kerb and Yorkstone flags.

Chair of Comber Commerce Group, Irene McBride, is delighted to begin to see how the works will transform the town centre.

“This feels like somewhat of a milestone, to begin to see the results of the ongoing Public Realm project in our town. There has been some disruption in the town, although Ards Borough Council, Aecom and FP McCann Ltd have made every effort to keep this to a minimum and I feel confident now that it will be well worth the wait.”

In Comber the £2.4 million Public Realm scheme aims to develop the character and identity of the town by drawing on its rich heritage and incorporating paving features, highlighting topics of local interest. Lighting columns and street furniture have been carefully selected to reflect the historic character of the town.

Further information on Public Realm work in Newtownards, Donaghadee and Comber can be found at www.ards-council.gov.uk/publicrealm. email publicrealm@ards-council.gov.uk or contact David Birch on 028 9182 4026.

Irene McBride, Chair of Comber Commerce Group is joined by Site Manager Jim McCloy from FP McCann and Trevor Graham, Project Manager from Ards Borough Council.