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27/08/2007
Conservation Plans Launched For Derry's Walls
Environment Minister Arlene Foster has launched a Conservation Plan for Londonderry’s walls at the end of celebrations to mark Irish Walled Towns Day.
Speaking in the historic surroundings of the eighteenth century Bishop’s Palace the Minister said: "This plan marks a new beginning in the care and development of this important historic monument which is the largest in state care in Northern Ireland.
"The plan has evolved from observation, research and most importantly from detailed discussions with the widest possible group of stakeholders. It will form the basis of future decision-making to ensure that the monument’s full potential to this city and to Northern Ireland can be achieved."
The Conservation Plan is a joint publication between the DOE Environment and Heritage Service, Derry City Council, the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and ILEX URG, the coordinating body for the Integrated Development Fund. Lead consultants in the project were Alastair Coey Architects and the publication forms part of the Walled City Signature Destination Project.
The aim of the Conservation Plan is to clearly explain what is important about the historic structure, why it is considered important and to set out a vision for the future with a set of agreed policies to guide works. This will provide a strong agreed framework where everyone involved can be clear on the basis of future decisions.
(JM/KMcA)
Speaking in the historic surroundings of the eighteenth century Bishop’s Palace the Minister said: "This plan marks a new beginning in the care and development of this important historic monument which is the largest in state care in Northern Ireland.
"The plan has evolved from observation, research and most importantly from detailed discussions with the widest possible group of stakeholders. It will form the basis of future decision-making to ensure that the monument’s full potential to this city and to Northern Ireland can be achieved."
The Conservation Plan is a joint publication between the DOE Environment and Heritage Service, Derry City Council, the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and ILEX URG, the coordinating body for the Integrated Development Fund. Lead consultants in the project were Alastair Coey Architects and the publication forms part of the Walled City Signature Destination Project.
The aim of the Conservation Plan is to clearly explain what is important about the historic structure, why it is considered important and to set out a vision for the future with a set of agreed policies to guide works. This will provide a strong agreed framework where everyone involved can be clear on the basis of future decisions.
(JM/KMcA)
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