SRC were delighted to welcome Infrastructure Minister to our Newry campus for a Fireside Chat Event. The event, organised by Newry Chamber, allowed local businesses the opportunity to discuss the need to tackle the region’s infrastructure deficit and its impact on growth and economic and social development.

During discussions, Minister O’Dowd and his Departmental officials engaged with Chamber Corporate Patrons and Members on topics including:

  • Newry Flood Alleviation Scheme
  • Upgrading Newry’s Water Treatment Capacity at Greenbank
  • Upgrading the Water & Sewerage Network
  • Southern Relief Road
  • Road Network Upgrade
  • Improvements to the Planning System in NI

Raymond Sloan, Director of Client Services at SRC said.

“Southern Regional College is delighted to host this unique event and welcome the Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd MLA to Newry to meet local business leaders, discuss the need to invest in our infrastructure and receive an update from the Minister on the major schemes that are planned for the area. SRC is proud to be a Corporate Patron of Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade and we welcome the opportunity to host the Minister today for what was a very positive and engaging discussion.”