Quinn Automatic has scooped contracts to develop two play parks in Co L'Derry.

One of the parks is to be developed in Ballymagroarty and the other will be in Kilfennan.

Both schemes form part of the Social Investment Fund – Invest in Play Project and Council's Parks Management & Development Programme and have involved a collaborative working partnership between Derry City & Strbane Council, the Executive Office, Caw/Nelson Drive Action Group and Ballymagroarty Community Association.

The work is expected to start are this autumn with completion next year.

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Maolíosa McHugh said: "I am very pleased to announce Council have appointed the contractor, Quinn Automatic Limited for both the Kilfennan and Ballymagroary new play provisions.

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"The value of outdoor facilities for our young people is immeasurable and Council is committed to working with communities and funders to help secure high quality play provisions through the city and district to actively encourage children and young people to get involved in play and an active healthy lifestyle.

"The local communities of Kilfennan and Ballymagroarty have worked tirelessly on this project and I would like to commend both communities and the Executive Office for helping to bring these projects forward. I would encourage all communities throughout the district to take this as an example of what can happen when you, as a community, work together, alongside council and funders to identify local area needs which can provide such needed facilities."

A spokesperson from The Executive Office said: "The Executive Office is determined to make a positive difference to people's lives and build a better, brighter and more prosperous future for all. Initiatives like the Invest in Play Project have a real impact on the local areas and are a good example of where we work closely with the local community to create positive changes with the resources available. Through projects like this we will not only empower local people but provide the entire community with a renewed sense of hope and purpose."

(CD/LM)