Construction work ongoing at the Brandywell stadium
SINN Féin Councillor Patricia Logue has welcomed the news that additional security is to be placed around the perimeter of the Brandywell Stadium during construction work.
This comes after representations being made by Councillor Logue following a number of concerns being raised by residents.
They fear the redevelopment of Derry City’s ground could leave them “vulnerable to crime”.
Said Councillor Logue: “ I have been dealing with a number of complaints from local residents since the work at the Stadium began.
“The residents are experiencing a lot of upheaval currently which is to be expected, however they are also feeling very vulnerable and open to crime.
“In the past, these residents were being tormented by youths using their back yards to gain entry to the stadium this was resolved by razor wire being installed on top of the wall.
“While at the moment a lot of the annoyance seemed to be coming from the front of their homes they feel it is only a matter of time before something starts at the rear.
“There are many elderly and vulnerable people living along this stretch of the development and they presently feel very fearful, not just of anti social but crime.
“I have had a number of meetings with the council officials, contractors and CRJ to see if additional security could be put in place. And I am pleased that they will now be putting additional measures,” she added.
