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18/03/2014
Brooke Park Regeneration To Go Ahead
£568,600 has been allocated by the Department for Social Development to complete £5.6m funding for the regeneration of Brooke Park in L'Derry.
The project will transform 19 acres of public parkland and work is due to commence later this year, with the wider regeneration due for completion late 2016.
Some of the improvements include the restoration of the Gatelodge and statue of Sir Robert Ferguson, provision of a new pavilion and play garden, the re-instatement of the ornamental oval pond, creation of a new Horticulture Training Centre and growing area and a new Contact Sports Centre. A Multi Usage Games Area will also be provided and there will be improvements to the Bowling Club facilities, car parking, access, enhanced wildlife habitat and furniture.
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland said: "Brooke Park is an historic green space with listed structures that date back as far as 1840. Over the years it has fallen somewhat into disrepair.
"I am delighted that my department has been able to contribute almost £570,000, which will complete the final piece of the funding jigsaw for this excellent project. Work can now get underway to enable the park to become a family friendly historic and cultural landscape that will benefit all the residents of Londonderry."
The Minister added: "I look forward to getting the opportunity to visit the regenerated park, which will improve the health and well being of the local community as well as adding to the city’s portfolio of tourist attractions.”
L'Derry Mayor Councillor Martin Reilly said: "Council are very pleased to receive such a significant financial investment from the Department for Social Development to ensure that the regeneration of Brooke Park will commence on site towards the end of this year. There is overwhelming civic and community support for this the flagship Parks Development project."
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The project will transform 19 acres of public parkland and work is due to commence later this year, with the wider regeneration due for completion late 2016.
Some of the improvements include the restoration of the Gatelodge and statue of Sir Robert Ferguson, provision of a new pavilion and play garden, the re-instatement of the ornamental oval pond, creation of a new Horticulture Training Centre and growing area and a new Contact Sports Centre. A Multi Usage Games Area will also be provided and there will be improvements to the Bowling Club facilities, car parking, access, enhanced wildlife habitat and furniture.
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland said: "Brooke Park is an historic green space with listed structures that date back as far as 1840. Over the years it has fallen somewhat into disrepair.
"I am delighted that my department has been able to contribute almost £570,000, which will complete the final piece of the funding jigsaw for this excellent project. Work can now get underway to enable the park to become a family friendly historic and cultural landscape that will benefit all the residents of Londonderry."
The Minister added: "I look forward to getting the opportunity to visit the regenerated park, which will improve the health and well being of the local community as well as adding to the city’s portfolio of tourist attractions.”
L'Derry Mayor Councillor Martin Reilly said: "Council are very pleased to receive such a significant financial investment from the Department for Social Development to ensure that the regeneration of Brooke Park will commence on site towards the end of this year. There is overwhelming civic and community support for this the flagship Parks Development project."
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