Darkley Forest
Client: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
The Challenge
To develop a short community walk trail system within Darkley Forest (near Keady in Co.Armagh) comprised of two walk trails and a small parking area.
The Role
Project management of the delivery of a multi-use trail system from concept to completion including:
- Securing necessary planning permission
- Facilitating licence / lease agreements
- Partnering with a trail designer to produce two walk trails @ 3km and 2.2km respectively
- Securing funding for all project elements by undertaking the necessary business cases and facility development plans required from funders etc.
- Design and installation of visitor information and signage
- Liaison with CPM team and contractors to ensure a high quality finish
- Preparation of a Management Plan for the facility on completion
Project Partners
- Forest Service Northern Ireland (Landowners)
- Clixbys Land Design (Trail Designer)
- R.Robinson & Sons (CPM)
- Euro Services Contracts (Contractor – Trails)
- Greg Seeley Consulting Ltd. (Consulting Engineer – Car Park)
- Civco Ltd. (Contractor – Car park)
Project Funders
- Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs – Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation (TRPSI)
- Sport Northern Ireland
- Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council