Pending the [failed] bid for £25million of lottery funding, in May 2007 the Northern Ireland Executive had agreed to provide £32.5million of the then £90million Titanic Quarter Signature Project [pictured above]. But nevermind, the NI Executive have just upped their our contribution to £43.5million of the now £97million cost.. From the BBC report
The rest of the £53m funding will come from the Belfast Harbour Commissioners, Belfast City Council and private developers.
Adds According to the Titanic Quarter Development website
The state-of-the-art building, designed by leading international architects and designers will include a Titanic Experience exhibition, a Flying Theatre which allows visitors a birds eye view across Northern Ireland, a Titanic-themed banqueting suite and a community arts facility for local exhibitions, performances and conferences.
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