Belfast Grand Central Station, at Weavers Cross, is situated in the heart of the city. The eight-hectare site will be home to a modern high-capacity transport hub, along with impressive mixed-use development proposals.

Supported by the government’s multi-million-pound investment, de-risks the flagship project and provides the catalyst for a mixed-use opportunity. The development is capable of phasing and has considerable flexibility to supply changing sectors and demands taking advantage of its location within Belfast city centre and the regional infrastructure links connecting it directly throughout the island of Ireland.

There is recognition that public transport has a key role to play in developing competitive cities and regions and is important for a successful economy, promoting social inclusion, health, education and improving the environment.

March this year saw the start of the main works. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said it marked a “ground-breaking step in the history of public transport for Belfast and for Northern Ireland”.

She continued: “The construction of the Belfast Transport Hub, a key NI Executive Flagship project, will significantly enhance the provision of public transport and active travel, drive economic development and play a major part in tacking the climate emergency.

“When completed in 2025, it will be the largest integrated transport facility on the island of Ireland and will help Belfast and Northern Ireland to grow as a modern, competitive, and confident region.

“I welcome the many, social, environmental and economic benefits this project, alongside the wider Weavers Cross regeneration project, will bring. As a major boost to the construction and engineering sectors in the north, with the generation of over 500 jobs and around £2.5million for social value through community partnerships, it will deliver immediate and long-term benefits for the entire region.

“I look forward to the completion of this project which will deliver so many benefits for generations to come.”

Chris Conway, Translink Group Chief Executive, outlined project expectations once it is completed:

“‘This exciting new fully integrated transport hub will represent a step change for public transport. As a fully multi-modal transport facility it will improve connectivity for everyone in Northern Ireland and beyond and act as a highly impressive gateway.

“It will deliver a high-class customer experience including retail options and enhanced cross border connectivity for up to 20million passenger journeys annually. With the added benefits of active travel options, it will also play a major part in tacking the climate emergency, reduce congestion for better air quality, leading to a healthier, smarter and more sustainable city for everyone.

“Translink is delighted to see this project continuing to progress on schedule and we look forward to completion in 2025.”

To learn more, visit www.weaverscross.co.uk.