Creggan Country Park.
Funding of £70,000 has been announced to upgrade the existing heating system at Creggan Country Park in Derry.
The park, located by the Creggan and Glenowen areas of the city, runs a programme of outdoor activities which encourage active lifestyle.
It also offers environmental and educational programmes which combine to provide a platform for the creation of opportunities for volunteering, employment and training for the local community
The funding will be used to upgrade the heating system at the park’s main building, making it fit for purpose.
Gerry Quinn, park manager, welcomed the funding.
Gerry Quinn, manager Creggan Country Park.
He said: “Creggan Country Park warmly welcomes the Department’s support for this sustainability project which will promote energy efficiency and enhance long term sustainability.
“We are committed to environmental and economic sustainability with an eco friendly building incorporating a turf roof.”
Gerry concluded: “ This project will enhance the environmental and economic sustainability of the building and will provide an exemplar for the use of renewable energy technologies.”
Announcing the funding, Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland said it would promote enhanced economic and environmental sustainability by reducing energy and running costs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
He added: “Creggan Country Park is committed to maintaining the environment through the use of sustainable practices and renewable energy technologies.”
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