Brooke Park
The Department for Social Development has approved £568,600 to complete the funding package of £5.6million for the regeneration of Brooke Park in Derry.
Work to transform the 19 acres of public parkland in the heart of the city will begin later this year with the wider regeneration due for completion late 2016.
Following completion of the project the park will be managed through a 10 Year Management and Maintenance Plan.
Derry City Council has allocated extra resources to implement the Plan including providing three additional members of staff.
Some of the substantial 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.
Welcoming the news, the city’s Mayor Cllr Martin Reilly said such a “significant financial investment” from the Department for Social Development would ensure the regeneration of the park would commence on site towards the end of this year.
He added: “There is overwhelming civic and community support for this the flagship Parks Development project.”
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