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05/02/2010
Border Village Regeneration Approved
An initiative designed to enhance the twin villages of Pettigo in Co Donegal and Tullyhommon in Co Fermanagh has been granted approval.
The €8.3m Termon regeneration project, funded by the European Union's PEACE III Programme, will encourage increased cross-community integration through the re-development of the community centre site in Pettigo, the Methodist Hall in Tullyhommon as well as the surrounding area.
Commenting on the funding announcement Pat Colgan, Chief Executive of the Special EU Programmes Body, said: "The Termon Project exemplifies some of the core objectives of the PEACE III Programme.
"In creating a shared space for use by all communities it will help to consolidate peace and stability within Northern Ireland and the border region of Ireland."
He continued: "Its innovative design approach, including a new riverside walkway and footbridge, will create an iconic space with intrinsic longevity that will encourage increased cross-border interaction and greater levels of cross community engagement."
The project will create the Termon Centre, a multi-purpose facility for drama, sport, conferences and local and regional events. It will also inlcude a new playschool, an outdoor multi-use games area, a public playground and a community garden.
The existing Methodist Hall in Tullyhommon will also undergo extensive refurbishment as well, transforming into a local youth café.
(NS/BMcc)
The €8.3m Termon regeneration project, funded by the European Union's PEACE III Programme, will encourage increased cross-community integration through the re-development of the community centre site in Pettigo, the Methodist Hall in Tullyhommon as well as the surrounding area.
Commenting on the funding announcement Pat Colgan, Chief Executive of the Special EU Programmes Body, said: "The Termon Project exemplifies some of the core objectives of the PEACE III Programme.
"In creating a shared space for use by all communities it will help to consolidate peace and stability within Northern Ireland and the border region of Ireland."
He continued: "Its innovative design approach, including a new riverside walkway and footbridge, will create an iconic space with intrinsic longevity that will encourage increased cross-border interaction and greater levels of cross community engagement."
The project will create the Termon Centre, a multi-purpose facility for drama, sport, conferences and local and regional events. It will also inlcude a new playschool, an outdoor multi-use games area, a public playground and a community garden.
The existing Methodist Hall in Tullyhommon will also undergo extensive refurbishment as well, transforming into a local youth café.
(NS/BMcc)
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