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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CONNECTION TO CHAINE WOOD
Key projects are outlined below:
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BIKE PARK
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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.