Logue welcomes green light for 'state-of-the-art' play park at Brandywell recycling centre

The granting of planning permission for a new play park in the Brandywell area of Derry is “another piece of the overall jigsaw” in plans for the area, a local councillor has said.

Sinn Fein Councillor Patricia Logue was speaking after the green light was given for a new play park in the Brandywell showgrounds

The city is currently occupied by a recycling centre (pictured) operated by Derry City and Strabane District Council.

It is set to close in September, following the creation of a new recycling centre in Pennyburn Indiustrial Estate.

Cllr Logue said: “I am very pleased that planning approval has been given for a new state of the art play park in the Showground’s. This is another piece of the overall jigsaw in plans for the area .

“I have campaigned for many years to see the Brandywell, Showgrounds and Daisyfield developed and it is great news to see this coming to fruition.

“The need for a play park in the locality has been a key issue for the residents and Sinn Féin for a considerable period of time.”

Cllr Logue concluded: “It’s important now that this moves to the next stage and the commencement and completion of this project takes place as quickly as possible.”