Communities Minister today marked the completion
of the £5 million Inner Walled City Public Realm Scheme, a major
regeneration investment in the historic heart of Londonderry.
The scheme has delivered high-quality public realm improvements
across Bank Place, Union Hall Place, Magazine Street, Upper
Magazine Street, Society Street and Palace Street within the
historic conservation area and adjacent to the iconic City Walls,
improving accessibility, safety, and the overall visitor
experience.
Welcoming the conclusion of the project, Minister Lyons said:
This represents a significant milestone for Londonderry. This
investment has transformed key streets and spaces within the
walled city, creating a more attractive, accessible, and vibrant
environment for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
This scheme demonstrates my department's commitment to supporting
regeneration, protecting our unique built heritage, and
strengthening the economic, social, and cultural vitality of our
city centres. By enhancing the public realm within this historic
setting, we are helping to ensure that the heart of Londonderry
remains an attractive place to live, work, visit and invest in.
The Inner Walled City Public Realm Scheme forms part of the
Department for Communities' wider regeneration programme and
builds on previous public realm investments throughout the city
centre. The completion of the project further strengthens
Londonderry's position as a vibrant regional centre and important
heritage destination, supporting continued economic, cultural and
tourism growth across the North West.
Minister Lyons added: I would like to thank local stakeholders,
businesses, residents, community representatives, Derry City and
Strabane District Council, and the project team, whose
collaboration and commitment have helped bring this important
project to fruition.
