Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland.
Funding totalling £179,000 for the refurbishment of Tullyally Community Centre in Derry has been announced by Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland.
The cash is to be used to restore the Centre to a condition where community services can be delivered in a modern and fit for purpose building.
The pathway and green spaces surrounding the building will also be improved with work to the paved areas and planting to create a welcoming aspect for local people using the Community Centre.
Mr McCausland said the refurbishment the works would stimulate and support much needed community, social and economic renewal.
He added: “A wide range of services and activities for local residents and the surrounding area will be developed and will include accredited further education, youth intervention programmes a youth club and volunteering programmes which will tackle issues such as health, education and training thereby building community capacity and cohesion.”
“The regeneration of this centre will be a testimony to the Neighbourhood Renewal process, investing in high quality infrastructure in response to the needs of local people and importantly delivering facilities on the ground.”
Mr McCausland concluded: “This is a great example of partnership working between the Department and the Local Government.”
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