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02/10/2023
New £1.9m Lower Shankill Park Officially Opened
The Department for Communities (DfC) has announced the official opening of a new public park on the Lower Shankill.
Funded under the Building Successful Communities programme, the £1.9million park stretches from Peter's Hill, alongside Denmark Street to Regent Street and includes two play areas, an outdoor gym, a multi-use games area and a community garden with a toilet facility.
The park was redeveloped by DfC in partnership with Belfast City Council and with the ongoing input of residents in the area.
Opening the new park, DfC Permanent Secretary Colum Boyle said: "DfC is committed to positive regeneration, in collaboration with communities across Northern Ireland. I am delighted that funding from the Department has delivered this new park and public facilities here in Lower Shankill for everyone to enjoy. It will transform the area and be a major community asset that local people can be proud of.
"The delivery of this scheme proves how working in partnership with the local community can deliver physical, economic and social renewal.
"This transformation will bring considerable benefits through increased positive activity and well-being across all age groups making this a safer, more welcoming area. I applaud all those involved in making this project a reality."
Belfast City Council has taken ownership and responsibility for maintenance of the facilities. While now open to the public, the new park has not yet been named. A shortlist of names suggested by children and other members of the local community is available on Belfast City Council's website for public vote.
Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Ryan Murphy said: "We've made a commitment in The Belfast Agenda to create and support welcoming, vibrant neighbourhoods – and this park is helping to deliver on that. This is a fantastic example successful partnership working, and I'd like to thank the Department for Communities for their investment, and the Lower Shankill Community Association and Hammer and Denmark Street Community Centres for all their valued input.
"We received a fantastic range of suggestions for the new park's name from local children, their parents and community groups, and we're now asking the public to choose their favourite from the shortlist: Angel Park, Lower Shankill Park or Rock Roots Park. So please do get involved!
"I'm very much looking forward to seeing the park being used and enjoyed by people of all ages – it's a super asset for Greater Shankill residents."
Funded under the Building Successful Communities programme, the £1.9million park stretches from Peter's Hill, alongside Denmark Street to Regent Street and includes two play areas, an outdoor gym, a multi-use games area and a community garden with a toilet facility.
The park was redeveloped by DfC in partnership with Belfast City Council and with the ongoing input of residents in the area.
Opening the new park, DfC Permanent Secretary Colum Boyle said: "DfC is committed to positive regeneration, in collaboration with communities across Northern Ireland. I am delighted that funding from the Department has delivered this new park and public facilities here in Lower Shankill for everyone to enjoy. It will transform the area and be a major community asset that local people can be proud of.
"The delivery of this scheme proves how working in partnership with the local community can deliver physical, economic and social renewal.
"This transformation will bring considerable benefits through increased positive activity and well-being across all age groups making this a safer, more welcoming area. I applaud all those involved in making this project a reality."
Belfast City Council has taken ownership and responsibility for maintenance of the facilities. While now open to the public, the new park has not yet been named. A shortlist of names suggested by children and other members of the local community is available on Belfast City Council's website for public vote.
Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Ryan Murphy said: "We've made a commitment in The Belfast Agenda to create and support welcoming, vibrant neighbourhoods – and this park is helping to deliver on that. This is a fantastic example successful partnership working, and I'd like to thank the Department for Communities for their investment, and the Lower Shankill Community Association and Hammer and Denmark Street Community Centres for all their valued input.
"We received a fantastic range of suggestions for the new park's name from local children, their parents and community groups, and we're now asking the public to choose their favourite from the shortlist: Angel Park, Lower Shankill Park or Rock Roots Park. So please do get involved!
"I'm very much looking forward to seeing the park being used and enjoyed by people of all ages – it's a super asset for Greater Shankill residents."
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