Whitehead - Grow South Antrim
Whitehead - Grow South Antrim
Whitehead - Grow South Antrim
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Green connection to<br />
Bentra<br />
Public Realm<br />
Improvements<br />
Signalised traffic lights<br />
at School<br />
Proposed extension to RPSI<br />
site<br />
Refurbished<br />
Blackhead<br />
path<br />
Outdoor<br />
Amphitheatre<br />
Islandmagee Road<br />
Upgraded pedestrian<br />
route<br />
Spill out space for RPSI<br />
Donegall Avenue<br />
Informal spill<br />
out space<br />
Restaurant<br />
Pedestrian Bridge<br />
NI Water Pump House<br />
Proposed Station building<br />
Youth Club<br />
Playground<br />
Alexandra Avenue<br />
Chester Avenue<br />
Oldcastle Road<br />
Multi Purpose Sports /<br />
Community Complex<br />
Boat Yard<br />
Clachan Pier<br />
Pedestrian route along<br />
railway<br />
Public Art<br />
Widened footpaths at<br />
King’s Road Bridge<br />
King’s Road<br />
Car Park / Public Realm<br />
Improvements<br />
Public Art<br />
New link route<br />
Improved accessibility to<br />
Castle and Marine Parade<br />
Civic / Event Space<br />
Forward Road<br />
Windsor Avenue<br />
King’s Road<br />
Redevelopment of Health<br />
Centre Site<br />
Development opportunity<br />
with parking<br />
Active Frontage on<br />
approach to Bridge<br />
Formalised pedestrian<br />
link to P&R/Chester<br />
Avenue<br />
Potential car park<br />
Village Square<br />
This board explains some of the key draft masterplan proposals in<br />
further detail. These include reshaping of the recreation grounds,<br />
the blackhead path car park and the traditional Victorian town<br />
centre.<br />
The Recreation Grounds are an important part of <strong>Whitehead</strong><br />
Village Centre, providing good facilities for a range of sports.<br />
However, the area is not as attractive or safe as it could be and<br />
scope exists to improve the provision of facilities by increased<br />
shared usage. The draft Masterplan therefore proposes a new<br />
building which accommodates first class facilities for sports clubs<br />
and community events. A new civic square is also proposed<br />
fronting onto Chester Avenue, to provide space for events and<br />
activities. The draft masterplan also proposes a new road link from<br />
King’s Road. This would provide a more direct connection with the<br />
town centre and help create a more prominent frontage to the<br />
Railway Preservation Society, which is earmarked for investment to<br />
improve its visitors facilities.<br />
King’s Road<br />
Cable Road<br />
Balmoral Avenue<br />
Victoria Avenue<br />
Chester Avenue<br />
Re-development<br />
potential<br />
Village Park<br />
Minor change to Cable<br />
Road alignment<br />
Environmental<br />
Improvements at railway<br />
crossing<br />
Railway line<br />
The Blackhead Path is a popular destination with locals and visitors<br />
alike. The draft masterplan proposes to repair and enhance the<br />
pathway, which has suffered from coastal erosion over the years.<br />
In addition, it is proposed to transform the car park into a visitor<br />
destination capable of hosting events, such as concerts, plays and<br />
festivals. This would include the design of an open-air amphitheatre<br />
and a flexible performance space.<br />
The Victorian centre of <strong>Whitehead</strong> has many qualities, including<br />
fine buildings and the retention of good independent retailers.<br />
The masterplan proposes a range of projects to restore the<br />
streets, improve pedestrian circulation, organise car parking and<br />
encourage further private sector investment. Included in the public<br />
realm proposals is the potential to design as a square, retaining<br />
parking but creating a far higher quality of environment.<br />
4<br />
<strong>Whitehead</strong>Draft Village Masterplan<br />
Introduction / Analysis
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