The demolition of the building that housed the former St Peter’s High School in Derry marks “new beginnings” for the people of Creggan, local Sinn Féin Councillor Kevin Campbell has said.
Cllr Campbell, who has been to the forefront of a campaign to have the building levelled and site cleared since the school closed last June, said people in the area were “glad” to see it being knocked down.\
He said: “People will be glad to see the old buildings coming down well in advance of the summer holidays.
“It has been a long process and a lot of agencies have been involved in getting to this stage.
“I would like to thank everyone involved in bringing this about.”
Cllr Campbell added: “What we need to do now is plan for the future .This is a huge site and offers new beginnings for the people of Creggan.
“There is a massive demand for new housing and associated community facilities.”
He concluded: “It’s important that we get this right from the outset and a public consultation should now take place so we get the views and opinions of the Creggan community.”
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