Plans for new Maghera business park out for public consultation

By The Newsroom
Published 8th Jun 2018, 15:37 BST
Updated 19th Jun 2018, 16:34 BST
Mid Ulster District Council is to begin consultation on a proposed business park development in Maghera.

The council is proposing to develop the former high school site to create up to eight serviced sites, with qualifying businesses constructing their own purpose-built facilities ranging in size from 4,000 sq feet to 20,000 sq ft.

The development is understood to be the first of its kind to be spearheaded by a local council in Northern Ireland.

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Last month the Mail highlighted the re-development of the 20 acre site off the Tobermore Road.

Ulster Unionist councillor George Shiels, who is from Maghera, said the business park had the potential of creating 1000 jobs.

Councillor Shiels, who has been closely involved from its inception, said the site was perfect for attracting a range of industrial units.