The development of a proposed new Park and Ride at Dungiven is continuing to move forward with views from members of the public.

A public exhibition event has been planned as part of the ongoing pre-application community consultation, inviting locals to speak face to face with officials.

The facility which will be located to the southwest of Dungiven town, at the new Feeny Road Junction along the A6 Dungiven to Drumahoe dual carriageway, will provide 207 spaces, (including 10 disabled spaces) as well as bus shelters and cycle racks. 

Speaking about the upcoming exhibition event, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said: "Last year I was delighted to announce plans for a new Park and Ride at Dungiven and in January we moved to the next phase of delivery with the opening of a pre planning application community consultation to allow us to share more detail with the local community and respond to any comments. 

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"My officials held an online engagement event due to the public health advice at the time so I am pleased to confirm that we are now in a position to host a public exhibition event where members of the public and other interested parties will have the opportunity to speak directly to my officials.   

"A Public Exhibition of information about the proposed park and ride will be on display at Dungiven Library from Monday 21 March to Saturday 26 March. Representatives from my Department will be in attendance at a public drop-in event on Wednesday 23 March from 2pm to 7pm so I would encourage anyone who is interested in or has any questions or comments about the proposed development to come along.

"The development of the Dungiven Park and Ride is one of a number of schemes I am committed to progressing across Northern Ireland. Moreover, as I work to deliver the change our society needs, I want citizens to work in partnership with us to transform our local communities and deliver that lasting change. Therefore I would urge the local community to respond to the consultation process, by coming along to the event or responding online through my Department's website by 5pm on 25 April so we can deliver more together."

The public exhibition will be at Dungiven Library which is located at 107 Main Street, Dungiven from Monday 21 March to Saturday 26 March (subject to library opening hours). The Public drop-in event is on Wednesday 23 March from 2pm to 7pm.   

Following completion of the consultation process, including incorporating comments received where applicable, a planning application will be submitted by the Department to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for planning approval.