Downpatrick Regeneration

Downpatrick Living High Streets Framework

Following the launch of The Downpatrick Living Street Framework in September 2023, the Downpatrick Regeneration Working Group continue their journey with monthly committee meetings and working behind the screens with key stakeholders and statutory bodies on several key projects identified within the framework. The Downpatrick Living High Streets Framework can be viewed here

Several key projects have been identified within the framework;

Church Street and De Courcy Place Public Realm

Downpatrick is set to benefit from a £2.9m investment in a major Public Realm Scheme focused on Church Street and DeCourcy Place. Funded by the Department for Communities and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, the project will deliver high-quality paving, landscaping and improved connectivity with the wider town centre. This regeneration effort aims to revitalise the streetscape, celebrate the town’s rich heritage, and support Downpatrick’s ongoing recovery and long-term prosperity.

The Former PSNI Site in Irish Street

A partnership arrangement has been agreed with Department of Communities and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council who will develop the scheme. The next stage in the process is to issue a development brief outlining the key requirements for the site. This is expected to be published in the Autumn.

Dunleath Urban Sports Park

This project will deliver an 80-metre pump track (approximately) incorporating a dynamic series of banked turns and undulations, alongside a 400m² skatepark. The skatepark will include ramps and grind rails as trick features, offering an exciting and modern space for urban sports enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.

St Patrick’s Avenue Street Character Restoration

St Patrick’s Avenue Street Character Restoration Feasibility Study was identified as a priority project through the Downpatrick Living High Street Framework and funded by UK Shared Prosperity Funding.   

The Grove

Improvements to the Grove area have been carried out with support from UK Shared Prosperity Funding. Works have included the removal of overgrown vegetation, refurbishment of existing steps and the installation of new benches, enhancing the overall appearance and accessibility of this public space for local residents and visitors.

Lynn Doyle Entrance Upgrade

Funded by the Department for Communities (DfC), with works delivered by the Department for Infrastructure (DFI), the Lynn Doyle entrance enhancement project will improve the entrance to the site via St Patrick’s Avenue. Upgrades include resurfacing of the ground, new planters, improved seating areas and enhanced street lighting creating a more welcoming and accessible entrance.

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Make It Local

Make it Local is an initiative that is designed to encourage people within the district to shop locally and support local businesses. Our new ‘Make it Local’ Spring 2025 campaign is designed to engage local residents and visitors by showcasing the fantastic variety of goods and services available throughout the district. 

The campaign will introduce the friendly faces behind some of the district’s independent businesses while carrying the strapline, ‘There’s Lots to Love when you… #ShopLocal’. Click here to find out more