Mitchell Park Redevelopment
The Client: Derry City and Strabane District Council
Our roles: Economic Operator, Project Manager, Principal Designer, Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Rivers/Hydraulic Engineer, Traffic Consultant, BREEAM Infrastructure Assessor, Site Supervision
Project Summary
The project included a multi-sport synthetic pitch with floodlighting, perimeter fencing, ball-stop netting and a hardstanding spectator area. Works also included a new coaching room adjoining the existing pavilion, increased parking provision and on-site traffic management, new storm and foul drainage infrastructure with associated discharge approvals, additional equipment storage, and a community trim trail incorporating outdoor exercise equipment. Associated site development works included hard and soft landscaping and all necessary utility and services approvals.
Expertise & Delivery
The project was delivered through RIBA Stages 0–7, with consultation undertaken with residents, sports clubs, statutory bodies and accessibility groups to ensure the scheme met stakeholder needs and the Council’s strategic objectives.
The project addressed historical pitch flooding and limited sporting capacity through the redevelopment of a shared, inclusive sporting facility incorporating new drainage infrastructure. The scheme supports local teams of all abilities, promotes physical and mental wellbeing, and addresses wider issues including anti-social behaviour, inadequate parking, community tensions and climate change.
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