Visitors to benefit from new signs around the City of Londonderry: Storey

Social Development Minister, Mervyn Storey MLA, has announced funding of over £60,000 to revamp visitor signage in Londonderry.

The funding has been provided to the new Derry City and Strabane District Council to update the ‘Interpretation panels’ and the Walled City maps within the City Centre of Londonderry. In total, 28 maps and panels will be renewed, with an additional 14 to be installed on new stands in and around the City Centre.

Announcing the funding Minister Storey said: “This is an excellent project which will provide new maps and interpretative panels to exhibit the key tourist attractions of Londonderry, including the Peace Bridge and the Peace Flame.

“The new signage will assist the significant number of tourists and local people who choose to explore the City and will enable them to enjoy the many attractions that the City has, while being informed of its rich history.”

Ascot Signs have been appointed by Derry City and Strabane District Council to carry out the manufacture and installation of the new signs. Work has commenced on the manufacture of the signage with all signage expected to be completed by 31 October 2015.

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Elisha McCallion, welcomed the new signage panels saying they would enhance the city’s tourism offerings. She said: “These high quality maps and interpretative panels will contribute to enhancing the attractiveness of the City Centre’s Public Realm, as well as showcasing the City’s tourism attractions and providing information about what the City has to offer.”

Notes to editors: 

1. The Department for Social Development has provided £62,900 to Derry City and Strabane District Council. Total project costs are £65,400 with the Council making up the remaining balance of £2,500
2. For media enquiries please contact the DSD Press Office on 028 9082 9494 or email press.office@dsdni.gov.uk. Out of office hours please contact the Duty Press Officer via pager number 07699 715 440 and your call will be returned

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