‘Secret’ council budget report reveals new Newry theatre cost could rocket by millions

‘Secret’ council budget report reveals new Newry theatre cost could rocket by millions

A new Newry city theatre could see its cost rocket by millions of pounds according to a secret council budget report. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s landmark development adjacent to Newry Town Hall has been estimated at a cost of £21.3m by the local authority. However, the Local Democracy Reporting Service now understands through a council source, that the overall budget including risk, inflation and fees allows for the finances to ex…