Reconnecting Waterworks and Alexandra Park - Development Proposals

In January to March 2024, we carried out pre-planning statutory consultation on the draft plans and proposals to reconnect Waterworks Park to Alexandra Park and the wider city.

Since then, our bid to PEACEPLUS has been successful and we have been awarded €13.5m to deliver these exciting new plans.

A key element of this transformational project will be to reduce long standing severance issues between communities created by physical barriers including peace walls and road infrastructure by developing the surrounding and internal infrastructure and enhance linkages with other parts of the city and to the Belfast Hills.

Proposals include upgrading existing park features, investing in new sport and recreation facilities and improving the areas between both parks to help bring communities together in welcoming, attractive and safe spaces.

We are holding Design Information Sessions to feedback on our pre-planning consultation and to provide information on how the proposals have been developed further.

The current design plans have been uploaded to this page. These can be viewed by clicking on the links at the right hand side, or if using a mobile phone, by scrolling to the bottom of the screen. However, we would encourage you to attend one of our information sessions were we can explain the planning designs in more detail. If you need help accessing or viewing any the plans, please get in touch on propertyandprojects@belfastcity.gov.uk

What are the proposals?

You can read more about the proposals and background to the project by clicking on the following links:

• Proposed improvements
• Design drawings
• Vision document and initial engagement

Tell us what you think by completing our short survey or by attending one of our information sessions.