Public invited to ‘have their say’ on Derry City Central Riverfront project
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Minister for Infrastructure Liz Kimmins and Cllr Ruairí McHugh, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council are encouraging the public to have their say on exciting new proposals to revitalise Derry’s Central Riverfront area.
The £45million project will be delivered as part of the Derry and Strabane Region City Deal. A Public information gathering event will be held at the Guildhall in Derry on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th of February to gather views from the public and key stakeholders in relation to the public realm elements of the project.
Minister for Infrastructure Liz Kimmins MLA said:
“The Central Riverfront project will be transformational in delivering a dynamic and re-invigorated urban waterfront area which will position Derry as a vibrant European destination and make this already wonderful city an even more attractive place to visit, live or work in.
“The scheme will provide high quality public realm and streetscape enhancement along with improvements to Active Travel provision in the area. Roads will also be reconfigured to prioritise public transport and deliver bus-priority measures in both directions to improve reliability and journey times.
“My officials have been working closely with Derry City and Strabane District Council and our consultants on the development of the scheme. We are pleased to have the opportunity now to engage with local communities, businesses and stakeholders and, more importantly, to receive views from those who know the area best. The feedback collected will help to inform the further development of a range of options which will be assessed and presented for further public consultation later this year.”
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Ruairí McHugh said:
“This £45 million investment is a signal of our intent to position Derry as a premier European destination. By revitalising our riverfront, we are unlocking the economic and social potential of our city centre. The Central Riverfront project is a cornerstone of our City Deal ambitions and represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape our city’s relationship with the Foyle. We aim to create a world-class space that locals can be proud of and visitors will flock to. However, to get this right, we need the insight of the people who use these spaces every day and for that reason we are urging everyone to come along to the Guildhall or visit the online portal to ensure their voice is at the very heart of this transformation. When completed this project will better connect our city, enhance our public spaces, and drive the regeneration that our residents deserve so it’s vitally important that citizens bring to the table their ideas and views during these information gathering sessions.”
Members of the public and local stakeholders are encouraged to drop in during any of the following sessions - Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th February 2026 from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm and from 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm, at the Guildhall.
For those unable to attend, you can find out more information and give your views via the website at https://consultationspace.com/centralriverfrontproject/.
Notes to editors:
- More information about the project is available at - Derry Central Riverfront Project
- The Derry and Strabane Region City Deal signing event took place on Wednesday 18th September 2025, enabling the Deal to proceed to delivery.
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