Pollock Park & Gibson's Hill Proposal

Benefitting the Community The development proposals are intricately linked, one cannot be developed without the other, and together will deliver a number of community and economic benefits as outlined below: • Relocation of Lurgan RFC will benefit the existing residential area which currently backs onto Pollock Park, by removing potential for adverse impacts on amenity such as noise, light, parking congestion, and anti-social behaviour. • Redevelopment of Pollock Park for a residential scheme will help to address ongoing housing need within Lurgan by delivering c.125 high quality family homes, and providing open space including an equipped children’s play area which the local community can avail of. • Identification and provision of land parcel to allow for the development of wider Community Facilities at a later date. • The new state-of-the-art Sports Complex at Gibson’s Hill will be accessible to all existing/future members of the club and will address current deficiencies in terms of promoting an inclusive community, dedicated changing facilities (male/ female), fitness space etc. The additional pitch space will ensure there is no conflict between the cricket playing surface and floodlit pitches. An improved level of parking can also be provided to accommodate major sporting events. • The projects involve the private investment of c.£15m, which will greatly benefit all sections of the community.