Lands at the Waterworks Park and Alexandra Park (see detailed description below), Belfast, BT15 2HF
Refurbishment and safety works to the Waterworks upper and lower reservoirs and Alexandra Park lake reservoir, to be complemented with wider environmental, landscape and connectivity improvements. Proposed reservoir works comprise construction of wave wall embankment reinforcement and protection, a new inlet control structure at Waterworks upper reservoir; embankment reinforcement and a new spillweir at Waterworks lower reservoir; and removal of an existing parapet wall and embankment reinforcement at Alexandra Park Lake Reservoir. Improvements to Waterworks Park comprise refurbishment and extension of the existing Waterworks Bothy to include WC and Changing Places and Café facilities; new public plaza with entrance improvements; new events space including multipurpose decking; landscape terraces; resurfacing of footways; new pedestrian lighting along key routes; a dog park; replacement of fishing stands; community project area facilitate possible tree nursery and forest school or similar; public art along boundary with existing football ground (Solitude); new basketball court and upgrades to existing Queen Mary’s playground, new pathway, viewing/lookout area, 3G pitch upgrade and cover installation. Improvements to Alexandra Park include viewing space, resurfacing of footways; new pedestrian lighting along key routes; new event space with reinforced grass; new public toilets and changing places; allotments; 2no existing bridges replaced; upgrade to existing kickabout area and cover installation and upgrades to existing playgrounds. Streetscape improvements along Camberwell Terrace and Castleton Gardens include resurfacing of footways with new kerbs; improved pedestrian crossings with resurfacing to carriageways; and improved gateways and signage, subject to agreement and approval from DFI.