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We are delivering several major capital projects which are supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
The €13.5million Reconnected Belfast project will reconnect Waterworks Park to Alexandra Park and the wider city.
The project aims to improve links between communities by addressing physical barriers, including interface barriers and road infrastructure. It will also involve upgrading existing park features, new sport and recreation facilities and improvements in the areas between both parks.
Reconnected Belfast is funded under the ‘Re-imaging Communities’ PEACEPLUS theme, which aims to ‘create a more cohesive society through an increased provision of shared spaces and services, which will benefit and embed peace and reconciliation’.
As part of our PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan, five projects within the Community Regeneration and Transformation theme, include capital projects, along with animation activities to engage residents. The capital projects are:
An upper floor at 2 Royal Avenue will be transformed into a vibrant LGBTQIA+ Hub. It will provide a communal space for various cultural communities to connect and support LGBTQIA+ individuals and people interested in learning about LGBTQIA+ issues.
Annadale Embankment will become a shared neighbourhood space with a playpark, community facilities and a men’s shed to encourage intergenerational activity. An animation programme will engage youth and community groups through training and events, fostering shared ownership of the green space.
Close to one of Belfast’s interfaces, this project will create a safe, family-friendly area with pathways, lighting and natural play. Capacity-building and shared programming will help local groups collaborate, promoting good relations and setting a new standard for shared development.
Over eight kilometres of new and improved pathways, stream crossings and wayfinding signage will reconnect communities in north and west Belfast with the Belfast Hills. Guided walks, heritage talks and cross-community events will deepen understanding of their cultural and environmental value.
In east Belfast, performance facilities at the Sanctuary Theatre will be enhanced and relaunched with a cross-community arts outreach programme. It will act as a creative catalyst for dialogue, empathy and understanding.
Three major shared spaces capital projects in north and west Belfast were completed in 2024. This included:
Find out more about the PEACE IV shared spaces capital projects.
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