AQW 34962/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure

To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any consideration she has given to the development of more active travel routes, including the proposed Blackstaff Greenway, as part of the development required to host matches during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2035.

Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 7 November 2025

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Tabled
7 November 2025
Answer due by
24 November 2025
Answered
21 November 202514 days after tabling
Department
Department for Infrastructure
Priority question
No

Answer

Greenways are generally council led with my Department providing grant funding of up to 50% of the capital costs of approved projects. Belfast City Council is considering the findings of a recently completed preliminary feasibility study on a proposed Blackstaff Greenway and my officials will continue to work positively with the Council on any future development of those proposals.

The Belfast Cycling Network Delivery Plan sets out a plan for prioritised delivery of active travel infrastructure in Belfast, however future delivery will also be informed by developments such as the Eastern Transport Plan. My Department would welcome discussions with the organisers of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2035 to explore any potential opportunities for collaborative working that may exist.

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