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Damien Edgar

Mourne Gateway project near Newcastle sparks debate

People in Newcastle are divided over the proposals for a new £44m gondola (cable car) project which would ferry people up the Mourne Mountains.

The Mourne Mountains Gateway Project would see the disused Thomas Quarry in the Mournes transformed into a visitor centre and viewing point.

Around £30m for the project would come from the Belfast Region City Deal, with Newry, Mourne and Down council providing the rest.

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