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Attwood calls for public views on regeneration of Glengormley

Friday, 18 June 2010

Social Development Minister Alex Attwood today has called on the people of Glengormley to give their views on proposals for the regeneration of their town centre.

The draft proposals include:

  • remodelling the Antrim Road / Ballyclare Road junction to improve pedestrian access and movement and create a civic space;
  • development of existing leisure provision in the Glenwell area approaching the town from the Belfast direction;
  • development of small scale commercial retail / office provision at the junction of the Antrim Road and Portland Avenue and
  • creating additional car parking and some residential development.

Alex Attwood said: “I look forward to hearing the views from people in Glengormley about their town centre. It is important that local communities are helping to shape the future of their town. I am calling on everyone interested in contributing to the future development of the town to give their views on the proposals. I am determined that this consultation process will lead to a more vibrant Glengormley as we progress towards a shared vision for the future.”

Mayor of Newtownabbey, Alderman Paula Bradley said, “These are exciting proposals for the regeneration of Glengormley Town Centre and we hope we can turn this vision into a reality. The consultation period offers a chance for all users of the town centre to have their say in shaping the future of Glengormly and I would encourage local residents and traders to attend the consultation open days.”

The draft proposals will be on public display for an eight week consultation period from Wednesday 30 June 2010 in Glengormly Park Pavilion. Masterplan consultants, Department for Social Development or Newtownabbey Borough Council staff will be in attendance to discuss the proposals from 30 June to 2 July, 10.00 am – 4.30 pm.

A copy of the plans will be on display in the foyer of Newtownabbey Borough Council Offices at Mossley Mill throughout the consultation period. They will also be on the Department for Social Development (www.dsdni.gov.uk) and Newtownabbey Borough Council (www.newtownabbey.gov.uk) websites during the same period.

Notes to editors:

  1. The proposals form part of the masterplanning and have been produced by Scott Wilson Plc in association with Tribal (UK) Ltd and Colliers Cre.
  2. Funding for this part of the masterplan process has been provided by the Department for Social Development.
  3. The Department has worked closely with Newtownabbey Borough Council and local advisory groups, comprising statutory organisations and business representatives, to develop these concepts in conjunction with Scott Wilson Plc Consultants.
  4. Arrangements are being made with local community groups and stakeholders to discuss the proposals during the consultation period.
  5. Media enquiries to DSD Information Office on 028 9082 9078 / 078 7576 5455. Out of office please contact the Duty Press Officer via pager number 076 9971 5440 and your call will be returned.