Event To Be Held On Donegal-L'Derry Shared Space Project

An information evening is set to be held over plans for a shared space project in Donegal and L'Derry.

The €8.96 million Riverine Project will see the creation of a new shared space project that will reach across Lifford and Strabane creating thirty acres of new cross-border community park space and infrastructure.

It will encompass a number of unique elements all designed to encourage greater levels of positive cross-community contact including: a pavilion building; outdoor wetland and park space; a family fun space; cross-border pathways and greenways; and a newly constructed pedestrian footbridge connecting the space across the River Foyle.

Those living in Lifford and Strabane have been invited to the event on Tuesday 05 November at 7pm in the Old Courthouse in Lifford. Hosted by Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council, the meeting will provide the community with further information on the delivery of the Riverine Project, providing an update on the progress made to date along with a timeline for the development.


Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr Nicholas Crossan said: "This project is designed to encourage greater levels of positive cross-community contact and I would encourage the community to stay involved and get even more groups and individuals involved to ensure that the needs and aspirations of all sections of the community are captured right from the outset."

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Michaela Boyle added: "This is a truly exciting project and I think it is really important that we acknowledge the vital role played by the community in helping secure €8.96 million for the delivery of what will be a transformative shared space.

"We want to say a massive thank you to everyone involved. Both Councils acknowledge that the success of being awarded funding for the Riverine Project is due in no small part to the huge support, and contribution of, the many local community and voluntary groups from all sectors in the Strabane and Lifford area during the application process."

(CM/JG)