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Welcome to Ilex

Ilex urc was established to promote the physical, economic and social regeneration of Derry~Londonderry and has specific responsibility to manage and re-develop two former military bases of Ebrington (26 acres) and Fort George (14 acres). Mixed-use development is envisaged for both sites and revitalisation of the riverfront is a key objective. Derry~Londonderry has a population of over 107,000 and a hinterland of 350,000.

Comprehensive Baseline Study Published by Ilex

As part of the Regeneration Planning process Ilex has completed a review of all available socio-economic data relating to the Derry City Council Area.  The results have now been compiled and are presented within  Ward Statistical Briefing  Reports and  Ward Profile Summary Reports  for the Derry City Council area.  Within the summary reports citizens will be able to see at a glance where their ward is ranked across almost 100 socio-economic indicators including, age, ethnicity, gender, religion and disability.  Themes include population, health, education , employment and environment.  For those who wish more detailed analysis the Statistical Briefing Reports contain much more information by age, disability, gender, family status and religion as well as detailed maps of the ward boundaries. To view reports click here

Announcement of Peace Bridge Construction

Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, and Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie, today announced the commencement of construction of Derry ~ Londonderry's new Peace Bridge which will link the former military base at Ebrington to the Guildhall.

14th January 2010 Click here to read Press Release

Regeneration Plan Terms of Reference and Timelines

To read Sir Roy McNulty's note on the Regeneration Plan process please click this link...

Net result for Second Level pupils

One pupil from every Second level school in the City has been presented with a netbook by Ilex for taking part in the City wide Broadband Internet survey.  To read the full press release please click this link...

The Peace Bridge

 Peace Bridge launched. Read full press release below.

Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, and Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie, today unveiled the designs for Derry ~ Londonderry's new Peace Bridge

 Image 1 - The Peace Bridge. View of Ebrington

Image 2 - The Peace Bridge. Structural Handshake

Image 3 - Hands across the divide sculpture

Image 4 - The Peace Bridge. View of City

Image 5 - The Peace Bridge. Side view towards Ebrington

Image 6 - The Peace Bridge. Aerial View

Image 7 - The Peace Bridge. Towards Ebrington

Image 8 - The Peace Bridge by night

Image 9 - Pedestrains & cyclist on Peace Bridge

Peace Bridge Location Map