The PSNI is to provide the shortfall in funding for the erection of anti-social behaviour gates in the Rosemount area of Derry, according to Sinn Fein Cllr Mickey Cooper.
Cllr Cooper has also revealed a number of meetings with residents of the area will take place in the near future to deal with concerns around the proposed development of Creggan Burn.
Cllr Cooper said: “Several weeks ago the gating order for the gates at Epworth Street/Ernest Street was passed by council.
“Until now some funding was in place to pay for the installation of the gates but a shortfall existed to complete the project.”
Cllr Cooper revealed he held discussions with the PSNI who have agreed to fund the shortfall and that the funding would be processed in the next week to allow the installation of the gates to proceed.
He added: “There has also been a bid for gates to be installed at Grafton/Lower Nassau Street.
“Funding is already in place for the project through the Glen Development Initiative but as there has been an objection received the project cannot proceed until the resident’s objection has been addressed.
“I have spoken to the City Solicitor at Derry City Council who is currently trying to resolve the objection to allow the project to proceed.”
Speaking about the concerns raised by a number of residents in the Lower Nassau Street area about anti-social behaviour, Cllr Cooper said he had spoken to the PSNI about increasing their presence in the area.
And he revealed meetings will take place in the next few weeks to discuss proposals for the Creggan Burn project.
He added: “Those involved in the sub-group working on the designs have been made aware of residents’ concerns about whether the plans will address the anti-social issues at lower Nassau Street.”
Cllr Cooper concluded: “I have been informed that design proposals will attempt to address these issues and residents will be able to see the proposals when the scheme goes to formal consultation in the next few weeks.”