Theme: Defining the entrances to Gortnaghey Rationale: To create an attractive, welcoming and accessible village environment Project Action Why is it an Issue? How Will it be Tackled? Priority & Timeframe Indicative Cost Potential Funding Sources Potential partners (inc. lead) Linkages to Community Planning Outcomes Re-enforce gateways to enhance sense of arrival and enhance entrance signage Improved welcome and directional signage With the exception of the standardised Road Service signs, gateway sites do not exist within Gortnaghey Define the village boundaries There is scope to improve directional signage both to the village and to various destination points in and around the village Heighten the sense of arrival Gateway features at key locations in the village Develop through consultation with local residents to identify the style and design which reflects the character and historical references of Gortnaghey Medium – Years 2 – 3 £20,000 RDP Council Roads Service Council Arts Council of NI Gortnaghey Community Association Tourism NI Outcomes 6; 8; Unique natural and built landscapes; Sustainably managed natural and built environment
Add flower beds To create an attractive environment for residents and visitors alike Maintain and build on village planting scheme to celebrate village heritage and character High – Year 1 £2,000 RDP Gortnaghey Community Association Outcomes 1; 6; 8; Health and Wellbeing; Unique natural and built landscapes; Sustainably managed natural and built environment Enhance village centre point – “Village Green” – with new lamp posts, seating, trees To create an attractive environment for residents and visitors alike Maintain and build on village planting scheme to celebrate village heritage and character Street furniture, inc. benches, planters and bins Best kept garden competition Purchase and installation of lighting High – Year 1 £2,000 £18,000 £20,000 RDP Village Renewal Council Council Gortnaghey Community Association Outcomes 6; 8; Unique natural and built landscapes; Sustainably managed natural and built environment Pathway lighting around the park for walkers/ runners; disability access To create a safe and accessible recreational environment for Purchase and installation of lighting High – Year 1 (starting June 2018) £30,000 Rural Development Programme/ Local council/GCA Gortnaghey Community Association Outcomes 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; Health and wellbeing;
at play park – specially adapted equipment such as swings, roundabout, play panels, picnic benches residents and visitors alike Purchase and specially adapted play equipment Children and young people; Access to information; Safety; Positive relationships General streetscape upgrade Detracts from the overall aesthetics of the village Ensures Gortnaghey is seen as a positive place in which to live, work and invest The quality of the linkages between the village arrival points and the village centre will be enhanced Promote and sustain community interest and involvement in the long-term Research funding sources and apply for grants Consult with a landscape architect to design the upgrade Encourage residents to get involved in the designing and planning process to keep them engaged and take “ownership” of and responsibility for the village High – Year 1 £70,000 Council Roads Service Council Gortnaghey Community Association NIEA Outcomes 4; 8; Safe; Sustainably managed natural and built environment;
Planning Outcomes Extension to community centre and scope for further extension (Phase II of the Community Hub) Ease the pressures on future services within the centre by providing additional facilities to relocate the playgroup, provide an outdoor store and outdoor toilet facilities for playpark users Undertake a feasibility study to assess the sustainability of future plans Plans have been drawn up for the proposed facilities High – Medium Year 1 - 4 £200,000 Cocktail of funders Gortnaghey Community Association Playgroup Outcomes 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; Health and wellbeing; Children and young people; Access to information; Safety; Positive relationships Theme: Localised parking solutions Rationale: To alleviate the parking issues residents face in the evenings and weekends Project Action Why is it an Issue? How Will it be Tackled? Priority & Timeframe Indicative Cost Potential Funding Sources Potential partners (inc. lead) Linkages to Community Planning Outcomes Village Green Redesign of the Village Green presents opportunities to formalize on-street parking spaces to cater for those properties that front Consult with a landscape architect to develop concept drawings and design Source, apply for and secure funding High – Year 1 £150,000 NIHE Council Village Renewal NIHE Council Gortnaghey Community Association Outcome 8; Sustainably managed natural and built environment
onto this central space Address the parking issues at Glenview Park and Beech Road While demand for car parking is greatly reduced during the day when residents are at work, the shortage of spaces is apparent in the evenings and weekends Cars are often mounted on existing footpaths impeding pedestrian movement The localized parking issue will be alleviated Overall quality of life will be improved for the residents of Glenview Park A section of the existing open space to the rear of Glenview Park could be utilised for additional car parking spaces The Village Green could be re-designed to create more car parking spaces The lack of adequate car parking results in people parking on the kerb and grass verges at Beech Road High – Year 1 £10,000 NIHE Council Village Renewal NIHE Council Gortnaghey Community Association Outcome 8; Sustainably managed natural and built environment
Theme: Comprehensive network of formalised footpaths and interpretative walking trails Rationale: Gortnaghey is set within a rural landscape, which presents the opportunity for residents and visitors alike to engage with the countryside and grow their appreciation of the village and area Project Action Why is it an Issue? How Will it be Tackled? Priority & Timeframe Indicative Cost Potential Funding Sources Potential partners (inc. lead) Linkages to Community Planning Outcomes Formalised walking routes to the GAA grounds The location of St Colm’s GAC Drum at the upper section of Gortnaghey Road along one of the approach routes to the village poses major accessibility and safety problems St Colm’s GAC Drum contributes enormously to village life within Gortnaghey and its clubhouse and facilities are well utilized. This will improve accessibility and safety for those using the facilities There could be two formalised walking routes to St Colm’s GAC Drum grounds: 1. A dedicated footpath along the southern edge of Gortnaghey Road northwards from the McCartnery’s Gateway 2. A dedicated walking and cycle trail from the lower end of Beech Road. This would be achieved by way of a lane adjacent to No. 21 Beech Road to connect with the laneway adjacent to the GAA grounds High – Year 1 £50,000 Council Council Gortnaghey Community Association ST Colm’s GAA, Drum Outcomes 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; Health and wellbeing; Children and young people; Access to information; Safety; Positive relationships
Extend the street lighting and footpaths along Beech Road to the end of the road Consult with various landowners along the proposed routes Consult with the Roads Service Gortnaghey Heritage Trail A walking or cycle trail taking both visitors and residents through the heritage of Gortnaghey Encompass key heritage destinations Provide wider links to the surrounding environment and neighbouring settlements Raise both visitors’ and residents’ awareness of the Finalise the route of the heritage trail Seek relevant permissions from landowners where the trail may affect private property Erect interpretative signage along the heritage trail Pedestrian access to Fairy Fort could be formalised via an existing gate Long term – Years 4 – 5 £100,000 Council Heritage Lottery Fund Gortnaghey Community Association Outcomes 6; 8; Unique natural and built landscapes; Sustainably managed natural and built environment
an appropriate community group is in place with the primary responsibility of championing the initiatives Wider community representation can be achieved Residents will be given a voice with which to engage with the Council There will be a central focus from which funding applications can be made recruitment of additional members information; Safety; Positive relationships Promote Gortnaghey in village award schemes When the opportunity arises, the village could be submitted to a range of Village Award Schemes throughout Provide information on services and attractions at the edge of the settlement on key approaches to improve awareness of existing assets and activities Medium – Years 2 – 3 Time investment - All groups Council Outcomes 5; 6; 8; Positive relationships; Unique natural and built landscapes; Sustainably
the UK and Ireland e.g. Tidy Towns managed natural and built environment Establish a Gortnaghey newsletter and website Promote an improved image of the village Effective way of communicating to all residents those decisions or proposals put forward by the Community Association News can be easily distributed and at the same time raise the profile of the village Newsletters could be displayed on notice boards at strategic points throughout the village Meetings between the Community Association and local newspaper representatives would ensure that positive news stories are also regularly promoted High – Year 1 £3,000 RDP Awards for All Gortnaghey Community Association Council Outcome 5; Positive relationships Production of a Gortnaghey promotional brochure Effective way of reaching a target audience to highlight the elements Gortnaghey has to offer Using attractive imagery and colours in its design along with a refined and clear content will increase the brochure’s ability to elevate the status of the village as a place to visit, live or invest Medium – Years 2 – 3 £3,000 RDP Awards for All Gortnaghey Community Association Council Tourism NI Outcome 5; Positive relationships
Organise environmental clean ups To clean up and improve the image of the village Foster community relations Creating a greater sense of shared ownership and civic pride Liaise with Council to encourage more frequent cleaning of the footpaths around the village Encourage people to use the bins Co-ordinate local groups and volunteers for village clean ups High – Year 1 Time investment Council Keeping Northern Ireland Beautiful Gortnaghey Community Association Council Outcomes 6; 8; Unique natural and built landscapes; Sustainably managed natural and built environment Develop a Gortnaghey events calendar Keep the community informed of upcoming events Provides the opportunity to forge and promote new events which could involve a teaming up with neighbouring towns and villages Avoid clashing of and increase the promotion of events held by various organisations and Develop an events calendar that can be used by all the community organisations to help plan and design events The calendar could be made available and promoted through community organisations’ social media platforms, at the community centre and in the parish bulletin Encourage Gortnaghey’s private High – Year 1 Time investment - Gortnaghey Community Association Council Private business sector in Gortnaghey Outcome 5; 9; Positive relationships; Opportunities to contribute to and engage in a more prosperous and fair economy