A major enhancement project in Clady, County Tyrone, has been completed, bringing new community facilities and green space to the village.

Delivered by Mid Ulster District Council, the works were carried out under the Covid Recovery Small Settlements Regeneration Programme, with an investment of over £146,700 funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the Department for Communities (DfC) in partnership with the Council.

The project focused on developing a new public pocket park through the extension of the existing play area and improvements to nearby car parking. It also included landscaping, drainage works, and accessibility upgrades to green space at Beechland Park, ensuring the facilities can be enjoyed by all members of the community.

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir said: "I am delighted to see the completion of this project under the Covid Recovery Small Settlements Regeneration Programme. The Programme has seen three government departments and Councils work together to deliver for residents and businesses in rural towns and villages. This project will certainly enhance Clady by creating a play area and public park and green open spaces and in doing so deliver on my Department’s priority of building strong, sustainable and diverse rural communities where people want to live, work and enjoy."

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Communities Minister Gordon Lyons added: "This is a prime example of how the Small Settlements Programme, led by my department, is making a meaningful impact in rural communities by improving the quality of life for residents, workers, and visitors alike.  It also highlights the power of collaboration, with three government departments working in partnership with local councils to drive regeneration and deliver lasting benefits for the entire community."

The Covid Recovery Small Settlements Regeneration Programme has delivered £3.4 million of investment across seven villages in the Mid Ulster District – Clogher, Coalisland, Moy, Bellaghy, Castlecaulfield, Castledawson, and Clady. The Programme, jointly funded by DfC, DAERA, the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) and the Council, supports small settlements through practical regeneration projects that enhance local infrastructure, accessibility, and quality of life.

Completion of these projects will transform recreational, outdoor and civic spaces throughout the district, revitalising rural villages and creating welcoming environments for residents, workers and visitors alike.