The Comber Greenway lights have been switched on as part of a trial scheme after years of complaints from users.
Users of the popular East Belfast greenway have been calling for lighting on certain sections of it for a number of years, due to it being difficult to use in the autumn and winter months as it is pitch black.
He said: "The Comber Greenway is a vital community asset in East Belfast, enjoyed by residents who live along it and commuters who use it for walking and cycling." The Department has said that the lighting scheme has been designed with the local environment in mind.
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