Work to upgrade Omagh play parks begins

FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has started work to upgrade two play parks in Omagh.

The work at Hunters Crescent and Mullaghmore is being completed as part of the council’s ten-year ‘Play Park Strategy’, now in its third year of delivery.

It includes the upgrade of existing equipment and the provision of new equipment to provide inclusive play facilities.

An FODC spokesperson said it is committed to ensuring that local children and young people have the best start in life and opportunities to be active and enjoy good health, physically, mentally and emotionally.

“The provision and enhancement of play facilities helps to achieve this,” the spokesperson added.

FODC chair, Cllr Thomas O’Reilly, said, “I am pleased to see the continued roll-out of the council’s ‘Play Park Strategy’ across the district to ensure our play parks are sustainably managed and developed.

“The improvement works at these two play parks will greatly benefit the residents in the local area and encourage our young people to get outdoors and be active.

“The council’s Play Park Team will keep residents informed in relation to the progress of the works.”

Cllr O’Reilly added, “There will be some disruption to play park provision during the completion of the works and we thank residents for their patience.”

For more information on the ‘Play Park Strategy’, visit the FODC website or telephone 0300 303 1777.