SDLP Cllr John Boyle welcomes plans for new play parks
MEMBERS of Derry City and Strabane District Council have approved planning permission for two new Play Areas at Newtownstewart and Maghermason.
Members attending the monthly meeting at the Guildhall in Derry heard how a play park proposal at lands adjacent to Mourne Park and Mourne Walk in Newtownstewart, includes railings and plinth walls, gates, play equipment, pathways, seats, planting and grassing works.
The site, which is currently an informal play space, will be provided with play equipment and seating and will be fenced off.
Approval was also given for a new play park at lands to the North West and adjacent to Bready Cricket Club at Keery Road in Magheramason which will see the development of a new park with play equipment, fencing and gates, footpaths, seating and signage.
The proposal also includes a new Multi Use Games area and surrounding ball stop fencing that will be enhanced with tree planting and grassing.
Members were informed at the meeting that the site is currently being used as a play area and that the proposal includes the introduction of new play equipment and MUGA facilities.
Welcoming the decisions, the Chairperson for the Planning Committee Cllr John Boyle said he was delighted approval was given for these two significant play park development projects.
“This is great news for the people of Newtownstewart and Magheramason and will bring much benefit to the entire local community in terms of leisure and play provision.
“The Council is delighted to do what it can to support projects that promote local social interaction, physical activity and exercise to local people and are delighted these two projects are progressing.”
Council Chief Executive John Kelpie said the two proposed play park development projects were welcome news and reflecting of the Council’s ongoing commitment in its Community Plan/Inclusive Growth Plan to support investment in parks and sports facility provision across the City and District.
