Dungannon Regeneration Partnership
Dungannon Regeneration Partnership
Dungannon Regeneration Partnership (DRP) was set up and funded by Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council to encourage and promote the regeneration, development and prosperity of Dungannon town.
Representatives from the public private and community sectors comprise the Partnership and a strategy document was launched in 2002 identifying a number of programmes and projects aimed at securing the physical, social and economic regeneration of the town. DRP Projects include:
DSD Town Centre Reinvigoration Programme
£247,314.51funding from DSD under Measure 2.11 of the EU Peace and Reconciliation Programme for a Town Centre Reinvigoration Programme, aimed at furthering the physical, social, and economic reinvigoration of Dungannon.
Shop Front Improvement Programme
Completing 24 shops units in the town centre which has levered significant private sector investment and improved the overall visual appearance of the streetscape.
Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI)
Completing three schemes in Northland Conservation Area under the Townscape Heritage Initiative including 3 Henry's Street, 18 Church Street, and St. Anne's Church of Ireland.
Living Over The Shops (LOTS) Initiative
Securing 'Town Centre Living Initiative Area' status for Dungannon Town Centre. As a result property owners will be able to attain significant funding to provide residential accommodation within vacant or under-utilised upper floors of shops and other commercial buildings within the town centre. The scheme is an integral part of the Dungannon Regeneration Strategy and will bring significant social economic, and financial benefits to the town. The first LOTS scheme was approved in October 2006.
Environmental Improvement Scheme
Following successful representation and lobbying to the Department for Social Development (DSD), the town centre is now in line for a major funding package for an Environmental Improvement Programme. Such a scheme will greatly enhance and improve the overall visual appearance of the town as a place to live, work, visit and do business in.
It is anticipated that that the scheme will be in a number of phases to be implemented in the period 2007 to 2011, with a total budget in the region of £5M approx.
Spruce Up Scheme
Completing a spruce-up scheme at Church Lane and Wilson's Lane in the town centre. The scheme has involved the refurbishment of two areas in the town requiring paving refurbishment, installation of street furniture, lighting and associated landscaping works.
Development Briefs
Developing a dossier of Development briefs for key opportunity sites in and around Dungannon town. These land opportunities are being marketed to the public and private sector with a view to securing investment and bringing back into productive use a number of sites as a way of regenerating the town.
Visitor Signage Project
DRP are committed to facilitating an effective means of access to and around the town centre and have installed ten information display units/signage at key locations in and around the town as well as signage on the M1 Motorway.
Training Programmes
Delivering a range of training programmes including: Retail Management Development Programme, Retail Unemployment Programme, and a Welcome Host Customer Care Programme
Heritage Trail Walks
Developing the first ever Dungannon Town Centre Heritage Trail promoting the history and heritage of the town centre. Guided Walking Tours of the trail are held over the summer months.
Marketing & Promotional Initiatives
Securing £45,650 (50% funding) for the following programmes: - 1.Events Programme, 2.Marketing & Advertising Campaigns, and 3.Promotional Package to attract investors. The funding will be match by contributions from the Council and the private sector.
For further information, contact :-
Town Development Manager
Ranfurly House
26 Market Square
DUNGANNON
Co Tyrone
BT70 1AB
Tel : 028 8772 8615
Fax : 028 8772 8650
Email : dungannonlife@dungannon.gov.uk
Website : www.dungannonlife.com
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