First meeting of Lagan Canal Restoration Trust Executive Committee

The Lagan Canal Restoration Trust is a partnership organisation which has been established to further the campaign to restore the Lagan Canal from Belfast to Lough Neagh.

The Trust's mission is to achieve the restoration and revitalisation of the Lagan Canal and its corridor - in ways which conserve and enhance the built and natural heritage, maximise recreational and tourism opportunities, involve and benefit the local communities and their visitors, and contribute to the local and regional economies.

Re-opening the Canal and further improving its towpath can bring many benefits, including –

· Restoring the waterway for recreation and tourism
· Stimulating inward investment and increasing property values
· Improving image & creating pride in local areas generating jobs & income

The first meeting of the Executive Committee for the Lagan Canal Restoration Trust was held on Wednesday 28th October. Castlereagh Borough Council's Economic Development Manager, Colin McCabrey will work in partnership with the Trust to development a strategy for restoration, delivering the ultimate vision of a restored Lagan Canal to the benefit of NI's tourism sector.

For further information please contact:

Cathy Burns
Lagan Canal Restoration Trust Manager
T: 028 3831 1675

(Pictures: Castlereagh Borough Council's Lock Keeper's Cottage refurbishment at Lock 3 and neighbouring visitors' centre with interpretation and cafe facilities)