It's hoped the work will be carried out by 2025
Businesses in Glengormley have shared their opinions on a new public realm scheme proposed for the area, and the news that the Glider will be travelling through the town.
The plans include works to parts of the Antrim Road, Ballyclare Road, Hightown Road, Farmley Road, Carnmoney Road, Church Road, Farrier Court, Glenwell Road, Church Way, and the Tramways Centre. "There's other restaurants in the area who have said they're struggling for parking despite having their own car parks. All you'll see outside shops and houses around here are signs saying 'no parking'. It's a really busy area."
"But Glengormley is just in the middle of it all with nothing to come and see. Then it comes to the winter and it's like a different climate all together here, it gets so much colder than the surrounding areas because we're higher up. "The two just don't go together. We have a car park around the corner on Carnmoney Road, but many people think it's too far to walk.
Further up on the Ballyclare Road is Younique Hair and Beauty Parlour. Owner Paul Hamilton said he welcomes the new developments in the hopes they will bring more people into the area, and help buildings in their recovery from coronavirus and the cost of living crisis.