Bangor Cycle Park

PEACEPLUS CAPITAL PROJECTS

Objective of the PEACEPLUS Programme

To build Peace and Prosperity and ensure that the Programme will leave a lasting and tangible legacy across NI and the border counties of Ireland.

Investment Area 1.1:

To enable and empower local community partnerships, led by the local authorities, to select and deliver priority projects on a cross-community basis, which will result in shared and inclusive local services, facilities and spaces; and make a significant and lasting contribution to peace and reconciliation

TIMELINE

· PEACEPLUS Partnership was formed in July 2022

· SEUPB has provided the allocations to Ards and North Down PEACEPLUS Partnership €5,681,833 with a total of €1,788,485.75 going towards Theme 1 - Community Regeneration and Transformation.

· Extensive Public Consultation began in October 2022 to develop co co-designed Action Plan.

· December 2024 - Council decision to proceed with 3 projects -

Donaghadee Pump track - £219,351
Bangor Cycle Park - £1,149,347
Castle Park, Portaferry - £186,507

BANGOR CYCLE PARK

Located at Bangor Sportsplex

The project aims to create pathways for increased levels of cross-community interaction via five separate cycling facilities, including

a pump-track
a BMX racing track
an Iinclusive-Cycling-Area
an Accessible Learn-To-Ride area
cross country (XC) trails
They also aim to have a community café/workshop.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION EVENTS

Ards and North Down Borough Council are pleased to invite you to attend public consultation events regarding the PEACEPLUS capital projects approved in your area. These events will provide an opportunity to view project plans, ask questions, and engage with the project teams. Details of the Public Consultations are as follows:

BANGOR CYCLE PARK

Date: 13th May 2025
Times: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Bangor Sportsplex, 292 Old Belfast Rd, Bangor BT19 1LU

Should any individual or organisation require reasonable adjustments to fully engage with this consultation, please contact the Peace Team in advance to make the necessary arrangements.
For those unable to attend the consultation events in person, relevant documents related to the proposals can be requested by emailing peace@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk.