THE Riverine is a unique project as it will span the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland, located along the banks of the River Foyle and will create a new cross border local community asset & regional park.This will include a cross border pedestrian bridge connecting the towns of Lifford & Strabane.
The Project is being jointly progressed by Donegal County Council and Derry City & Strabane District Council.
Regenerating two currently unused open natural spaces, the Project will comprise of 47 acres of new community infrastructure, at the heart of which will be a partially covered outdoor public events space, community building & world class play experience, radiating out into shared parkland walkways, river access & parking.
External funding will be required to progress the Project. Donegal County Council and Derry City & Strabane District Council have submitted a related funding application under the Peace IV Shared Space & Services Programme. Within this highly competitive process, it is essential to demonstrate significant local demand for the Project from people of Lifford, Strabane and the surrounding areas.
Therefore, please take a few moments to complete this survey.
Below is an overview of the Riverine Masterplan:
Both Councils’ believe Riverine is a real catalyst for transformation in terms of its potential as a regionally significant & iconic destination to connect with major planned regional cross-border greenway infrastructure & its potential to impact upon the landscape of Lifford & Strabane.
Following a jointly managed process of community consultation, the proposed space will comprise of the following core elements:
