£5.8 million investment for Castlederg
Located on the edge of Northern Ireland with a population of 3,000 people, Castlederg is a rural town in County Tyrone. In recent years the town has fallen behind its more urban neighbours.
Now, £5.8 million from the Levelling Up Fund will help Castlederg address:
- access to adequate facilities
- access to open space
- health inequality
Photo credit: Kenneth Allen / Castlederg Town Centre
Mitchel Park redevelopment
Mitchel Park will be upgraded to accommodate:
- a Gaelic Athletic Association junior-sized pitch
- 3mini pitches for youth training
- Trim Trail playground equipment
- a senior soccer pitch
There will be several other improvements including:
- addressing flooding issues
- improving pathways
- new street furniture
Improvements to Castle Park
At Castle Park there will be:
- new interpretation panels
- upgraded pathways
- an event space
- a new play area
Improvements to Castlederg town
Throughout the town there will be new additions including:
- upgrades to Greenways, connecting the Castle, Mitchel Park, the town centre, and residential areas
- inclusive play space with modern equipment and disabled access
Amenities in the Diamond area of town will also be improved with two new parklets.
Sandra Duffy, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, said:
This is a really positive good news story for our council area that will see a much-needed cash injection to bring to fruition these exciting initiatives.
Find out more about levelling up.