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Asked by Connie

AQW 27112/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities

To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the tender process for the operation of Ballycopeland Windmill visitor centre and café.

Asked by Connie Egan MLA on 14 May 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
Tabled
14 May 2025
Answer due by
30 May 2025
Answered
25 June 202542 days after tabling
Department
Department for Communities
Priority question
No

Answer

The tender for an operator for Ballycopeland Windmill was published in February 2025, however no acceptable tenders were submitted.

My officials are reviewing the tender specification and intend go back out to tender later in 2025.

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