AQW 12701/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure what guarantees he can provide that the Belfast Rapid Transit Phase 2 will be fully funded.
Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 30 May 2024
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 30 May 2024
- Answer due by
- 14 June 2024
- Answered
- 17 June 202418 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Infrastructure
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The estimated cost of the North Belfast to South Belfast Glider route is currently in the range of £142m to £148m. £35m of funding has been secured through Belfast Region City Deal.
My Department has been operating in a difficult financial environment for a number of years due to underfunding and austerity by the British Government. The value of our infrastructure cannot be overstated, and I will continue to work with Executive colleagues and the Belfast Region City Deal Partners to ensure that the appropriate level of investment is made available to deliver the project.