CARNFUNNOCK COUNTRY PARK Carnfunnock Country Park has been awarded £6.1 million from the Levelling Up Fund managed by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council have outlined a number of key aspects which will reinvigorate the parklands and provide an enhanced offering for local people and visitors. The Council are keen for your input on the plans developed to date and are seeking feedback which will assist the project through the work stages to realisation.
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Key projects are outlined below:
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New Visitor Centre.
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Indoor/outdoor seating areas, signage and landscaped visitor centre arrival space.
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Drop off area with wheelchair accessible parking.
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Traffic calming measures.
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Enhancement to the existing car park.
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New pump track/jump trail featuring arrival plaza with seating, cycle parking and cycle repair station.
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New pedestrian and cycle footpath to connect directly from car park to pump track/jump trail.
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Elevated maze viewing platform with seating.
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New amenity block to provide toilets, changing facilities and snack shop.
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New play park with accessible equipment.
VISITOR CENTRE
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MAIN VEHICULAR ACCESS
Additional Information • Maintenance and upgrade where required to existing country paths. • New way-finding signage to assist in directing visitors throughout the Country Park. Accessible path route - Anticipated pedestrian access to Country Park during construction. Note access may be temporarily restricted to complete necessary upgrade works. Full extent subject to contractor’s safety procedures.
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AMENITY CENTRE KEY: 1. Amenity Centre 2. New Playpark 3. Accessible Parking 4. Existing Caravan Park 5. Upgraded Caravan Park Entrance
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KEY: 1. Visitor Centre 2. Terrace 3. New Accessible Parking/Drop-off Area 4. Traffic Calming Measures
VISITOR CENTRE CONTEXT PLAN
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AMENITY CENTRE CONTEXT PLAN
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LOWER GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN
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KEY: 1. Foyer / Shop 2. Reception 3. Multi-Function Space 4. Staff Room 5. Managers Office 6. Function Room 7. Restaurant 8. Kitchen 9. Covered Seating 10. Terrace 11. Store 12. Bin Store 13. WCs 14. Changing Places 15. Plant
KEY: 1. Shower 2. Acessible Toilet / Shower 3. WC 4. Family Changing Facilities 5. Changing Places 6. Sluice 7. Kitchen 8. Plant 9. Bin Store 10. Store 11. Toilet 12. Office 13. Coffee Kiosk
With form and materials reflecting the rural park context, the proposed visitors centre will feature a new cafe/restaurant, multi-function spaces, a park shop, and public toilets. Covered and open seating will be provided on both levels to make the most of views towards the water.
A new amenity block will provide shower, toilet, and changing facilities for the caravan park, alongside a communal kitchen space. The lower level will house a cafe kiosk, toilet facilities for the playpark, and storage space for the park. The design has a shared language with the visitors centre, creating a ‘family’ of buildings.
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NORRON ARCHITECTS
SLETH ARCHITECTS
CHRIS DYSON ARCHITECTS
JONATHAN TUCKEY DESIGN
JONATHAN TUCKEY DESIGN
PRECEDENTS
BIKE PARK
FEATURE PLAY PARK Existing lawn as open kick-about space
New hedge planting to complement existing and define new play park area
Main access to new play park with new surfacing, ornamental planting and grass mounds
New amenity block with toilets and cafe kiosk
Existing trees retained
PUMP TRACK
Existing BBQ area BIKE TRAIL WITH JUMPS
A proposed pump track and jump trail will form part of the new Masterplan developed for the Country Park. The new adventure trails will provide challenges and learning opportunities for both beginners and experienced users. The pump track will add a new visitor experience and offer a challenging circuit where users can learn new tricks and develop their skills.
Wheelchair accessible car parking
Existing secondary access retained
Grass mounds as natural play elements and to define play area
Arrival plaza with seating, cycle parking and cycle repair station Trail head rest area Jump trail
New hedge planting to complement existing retained and define new play park area with low timber fence
Pump track
New pedestrian and cycle footpath to connect directly from car park to pump track/jump trail
Existing trees retained
INDICATIVE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT