SINN Féin Councillor Christopher Jackson says the green light for plans for the old Clondermot School in the Waterside is good news for both communities.
He said: “This development will undoubtedly build on the great work that is currently ongoing between the communities in Irish Street and Top Of The Hill.
“Plans for the area include a full size Gaelic/Rugby pitch, a full size 3G soccer pitch, tennis courts, cricket rickets, a pavilion that will provide changing facilities ,and will also provide a much needed space to run community programs and events.
“This iconic development will not only strengthen the work of bringing the two communities together it also has the potential to take away an interface by creating a truly shared space where people of all ages and backgrounds will want to come to.”