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Approvata la costruzione del Peace Bridge a Derry

Planning for Peace Bridge approved

A planning application for a £13.5m pedestrian bridge across the River Foyle in Derry has been approved.

Derry, Foyle RiverThe Peace Bridge which will also be open to cyclists is be one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the city for almost 40 years, according to Environment minister Edwin Poots.

It is due to open in December next year.

Mr Poots who visited the site on Wednesday said: “The bridge will open up opportunities for development at Ebrington and be another major landmark in this historic city.”

It will link the Walled City conservation area to the historic site of the former Ebrington military barracks on the opposite side of the river which includes the Star Fort scheduled monument and a complex of listed buildings around the parade ground.

The Bridge which was designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects who also designed the award winning Gateshead Millennium Bridge, and it will span the Foyle between the Guildhall and Ebrington – first stage in a major regeneration programme in that area of the Waterside.

The minister said the planning application had been processed in less than three months.

He added: “The speed of this decision highlights the value of pre-application discussion with relevant stakeholders.”

Ilex Chief Executive, Aideen McGinley said: “Now that we have secured planning permission we will be able to make a start on the site in the coming weeks.

“The Peace Bridge will provide a living landmark and lasting legacy for the city and everyone is keen to see construction get under way.”

The bridge will be built by Graham (Dromore), one of Northern Ireland’s largest engineering contractors, who have built some of the most iconic bridges including the Foyle Bridge which opened in 1984.

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René Querin

Di professione grafico e web designer, sono appassionato di trekking e innamorato dell'Irlanda e della sua storia. Insieme ad Andrea Varacalli ho creato e gestisco Les Enfants Terribles.

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