This week Sperrin Area SDLP Candidate Patrick Leonard has
welcomed the clean-up of a number of Strabane's most derelict buildings
following a recent cash injection of £200,000 secured through the Department of
Environment's Dereliction Programme.
Welcoming the clean-up Mr Leonard said "It is great
to see some of the vacant buildings receive a fresh coat of paint and shop
front improvements. Dereliction has been an issue that the SDLP in Strabane
have been very active over in the last number of months."
"It has been important to address the issue of
derelict and vacant properties in the Strabane area. Not only do derelict
buildings look bad and make the town look uncared for, but it also has a
negative effect on potential investors. Potential business owners want a clean,
customer friendly area to start their business and are very much put off by the
sight of derelict buildings."
"Hopefully with this clean-up, it will create an
opportunity to attract local investment at a much needed time and also improve
the character of the town. With more investment, this will lead to more jobs
for Strabane and its residents."
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