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22/04/2024

CivCo Appointed For Maghera Public Realm Scheme

Local Civil Engineering company, CivCo Ltd has been appointed to complete the Maghera Public Realm Scheme, with works anticipated to start early summertime.

Supported by the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund, this public realm initiative aims to improve the town centre, enhancing its appearance with upgraded paving, modernised street lighting, new tree planting and stylish street furniture. Additionally, it will tackle inadequate footpath widths, improve pedestrian access, and address traffic flow concerns.

The scheme extends the length of Main Street, taking in parts of Coleraine Road, Station Road, Meeting House Avenue, Tirkane Road, Church Street, Glen Road, Hall Street, Bank Square and St Lurach's Road.

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Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Dominic Molloy said:

"Enhancing Maghera’s public realm is key to strengthening the attractiveness of the town as a place to visit, shop and invest. It will support the growth of commerce in the town, reflect the local culture, and facilitate social interaction.

"The Council has secured funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities' Levelling Up Fund to support the regeneration of Maghera. This once in a generation opportunity will result a total investment of over £10M in Maghera and its surrounding area to help deliver the wider Maghera Regeneration Programme, supporting a broader holistic vision for the area to promote health, happiness, and well-being, while providing an economic bedrock to support future prosperity.

"I would like to encourage residents to continue to support local retailers and hospitality businesses during this period. All businesses will remain open and I encourage everyone to continue to 'shop local' and support the small independent businesses in Maghera."

Within the Maghera Regeneration Programme, initiatives include the revitalisation of the town centre through the Public Realm Scheme, the transformation of the former High School site into a Business Park and the establishment of a Wetland Park.

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