DSD Announces Ł300,000 Facelift For Limavady

11 February 2005
DSD ANNOUNCES Ł300,000 FACELIFT FOR LIMAVADY
The Department for Social Development, through its North West Development Office, is carrying out an environmental improvement scheme at Connell Street, Limavady.

Work has now begun on the Ł300,000 scheme, developed by the North West Development Office in partnership with DRD Roads Service and Limavady Borough Council. The scheme has been endorsed by elected representatives at a meeting of Limavady council.

The environmental improvement work will transform an area that is currently underused and failing to reach its full potential, into an inviting civic space that helps create an attractive, safe and sustainable environment.

The redesign of the area in and immediately around the Connell Street car park, will incorporate demolition works, resurfacing, tree planting and soft landscaping, new boundary walls and upgraded street lighting.

The North West Development Officer, Declan O’Hare, said:

"This scheme is part of North West Development Office’s ongoing programme of works in Limavady. It will complement the Newtown Square Scheme that was successfully completed last year. A high quality public realm is a key element in any urban regeneration programme. This particular scheme is designed to improve and strengthen the linkages within the town centre, deliver economic and environmental benefits and stimulate further private sector investment."

The Acting Town Clerk for Limavady , Victor Wallace, said:

"Council welcomes this investment in the town centre by the DSD’s North West Development Office. The improvement works will soften and enhance the visual amenity of this area by breaking up the hard metalled areas and by providing a tree pedestrian access.

"The scheme complements works currently by a private developer and will hopefully encourage further investment in this area from the private sector."

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