Construction work is underway to replace Londonderry's original Lincoln Courts Community Centre with a new shared community space.

The new two-storey facility will feature a social hall, a computer suite, social space, meeting and consultation rooms, and enhanced storage space, and will become a hub for the local community.

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor John Boyle, joined local community representatives on site this week to celebrate the official turning of the sod.

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The £712,936 project in the Waterside is being delivered as part of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Capital Development plan with funding support from the Department for Communities.

Sharon McCullagh from the Department for Communities North West Development Office, said: "The Department for Communities has worked in Partnership with Derry City and Strabane District Council, the Waterside Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership Board and local community groups to facilitate the development of this project which will enhance the community space available.

"The contribution of £300k from Neighbourhood Renewal Investment fund will ensure the delivery of much needed programme and service provision for the residents of Lincoln Courts, Clooney and wider Waterside area."

The new facility is expected to take around nine months to complete.

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