Contractor to begin work on Derg Active Mitchell Park redevelopment
18 August 2025
Derry City and Strabane District Council have advised that Mitchell Park in Castlederg will be closed to the public as redevelopment works begin at the site from Monday August 18th.
The work on the highly anticipated £3 million re-development, funded by the UK Government, will be completed by Contractor E Quinn Civils Ltd from Pomeroy.
The completed floodlit 3G playing pitch will accommodate competitive standard soccer matches at all levels, a GAA junior size pitch and mini-sized soccer pitches, suitable for youth football and recreational play.
The project will also include the construction of a coach education room, additional parking, greenway and a new outdoor trim trail will be built adjacent to the new pitch
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Ruairí McHugh, welcomed this key stage in the project.
“This is fantastic news that the contractor is now beginning the work on this eagerly anticipated project,” he said.
“The completed works will create a state of the art multi-use games space that can be used all year round by a number of field sports, in particular the local soccer fraternity.
“Sport plays a key role in community cohesion and creating an outlet for young people to express themselves and reap the health benefits of physical activity so this enhanced playing provision will have a hugely positive impact for residents of the Derg Ward.”
The work forms part of the wider Derg Active project, an integrated economic, health and wellbeing initiative that seeks to deliver new critical community infrastructure in the town of Castlederg.
Phase one of the project was completed in 2024 and included a high-quality public realm space at the Diamond in the centre of the village, new play provision and lighting at the Castle Park and enhanced greenway connectivity at Dergview FC.
For a project overview and latest updates visit www.derrystrabane.com/dergactive