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Mid Ulster District Council has announced that a public information session will be held for the proposed Wetland Park and Walled Garden in Maghera.
The event will be held at Walsh's Hotel on 1 February from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
The Council has secured £9.1 million from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities' Levelling Up Fund to support a town centre Public Realm improvement scheme, the development of a Business Park, and the creation of a Wetland Park.
Maghera Wetland Park will be a new outdoor recreational facility and green space that will seek to improve the environment and existing facilities at Maghera Walled Garden.
Other features for consideration will include a high-quality walking trail network to allow visitors to explore the site and experience nature; natural play areas for children to engage and play creatively in a natural setting; nature interaction points with integrated seating and platforms to allow viewing and pond dipping; the installation of a bird hide; a covered outdoor event space and picnic facilities; and a dog exercise area.
The project will also form a route that will allow access to the park directly from Maghera town centre.
Chair of the Council, Councillor Dominic Molloy, said: "The proposed Wetlands Park and enhancements to Maghera Walled Garden is one element within the Maghera Regeneration Programme that, through over £10M total investment in Maghera, will deliver transformational improvement, benefitting residents, stimulating business growth and creating jobs for future generations.
"Given the significance of the programme and the level of investment, it’s important residents and businesses engage with the ongoing design process and have an early opportunity to see the initial plans before we develop detailed designs for a formal period of consultation.
"I would encourage local people to come to the information session, see the designs for themselves and talk to the consultants."
The project is expected to be completed in spring of 2025.
