Derry public invited to have say on Boomhall Masterplan

An information event will take place this week for local people to find out more about the draft Restoration Landscape Masterplan for the regeneration of the historic Boomhall site.

The masterplan was presented to Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Environment and Regeneration Committee in June, and September now sees the beginning of a public engagement process to seek feedback.

Council’s Green Infrastructure team will be available at the drop in event which takes place in St Peter’s Hall, Culmore Road, from 10.00am – 9.00pm on September 4.

Boomhall is a designated Historic Park, Garden and Demesne and includes the derelict remains of Boomhall House, stables, walled garden and surrounding parkland with mature trees. The masterplan has been co-designed with a variety of stakeholders and incorporates Boomhall Trust’s plans to restore the house into a Residential Peace Centre, children’s nursery and café.

The regeneration plans focus on the landscape of the site, and the masterplan reveals details of the multi-layered scheme which was designed in house using Council Landscape Architect expertise.

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Looking ahead to the event, Director of Environment and Regeneration with Council, Karen Phillips, said: “The Boomhall site is one that the local community feels passionately about because of its colourful history and its beautiful location on the banks of the Foyle.

"It’s one of Council’s most important natural capital assets and regenerating the landscape of the area will make a significant contribution to Council’s climate change agenda.

“All feedback on the development of this important site is welcome and I would really encourage the public to come along and have their say on the plans. We appreciate everyone’s input in making Boomhall a place that everyone will enjoy visiting.”