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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.

First Sections of Peace Bridge arrive at Lisahally

Ilex, the urban regeneration company today announced the arrival of the first two sections of the Peace Bridge at Lisahally, having been transported from Wales by land and sea.

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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

Regeneration Plan Terms of Reference and Timelines

To read Sir Roy McNulty's note on the Regeneration Plan process 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