Final draft endorsed of Sion Mills Regeneration Masterplan

 

Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Environment and Regeneration Committee have endorsed the final draft of the Sion Mills Regeneration Masterplan.
The Masterplan is aimed at shaping the village’s redevelopment and regeneration over the next 10-15 years and is based on key priorities for the village moving forward.
The Masterplan is an independent report prepared by consultants commissioned by Council and aims to present a regeneration vision for the sustainable development and growth of Sion Mills, through the identification of potential projects.
Among the eight themes included in the draft are – A Warm Welcome, Our Streets, A Hub for Heritage, Home is Where the Heart is, Our Place, The Mighty Mourne, Green & Gorgeous, Community, Business and Tourism.
While the masterplan is not an investment strategy nor has it any dedicated financial resourcing to deliver any of the potential projects, it represents a key regeneration framework as well as an informed reference point for Council and other stakeholders in the design and delivery of future projects within the village.
Tony Monaghan, Regeneration Manager with the Council says the themes and list of potential project recommendations have been informed by the unique characteristics of Sion Mills village, the technical analysis undertaken by consultants, and the aspirations of the community and statutory stakeholders who engaged during the consultation process.