Plans to improve a historic Derry park have received key backing.
The Department for Communities has provided grant funding of over £183,000 and a further £25,000 funding by the Executive Office to carry out the works to St Columb's Park in the Waterside area.
TD McKane and Son Ltd have been appointed to extend and redesign the car park off Browning Drive, as well as the creation of a new pedestrian entrance linked directly to the Peace Tree sculpture in Ebrington.
It's understood that the project will also involve the use of innovative sustainable drainage approaches.
The works are due to start in the coming days and will run until May.
Minister for Communities, Deirdre Hargey, said: "My Department is committed to delivering projects which regenerate our urban areas and develop stronger communities.
"This project contributes to both of these, improving the public realm in the City and enhancing these important community assets for everyone to enjoy."
Meanwhile, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Graham Warke, said it was another milestone for the wider-Ebrington area.
He added: "We are delighted to see a further phase of the regeneration of St Columb's Park.
"This project will create a direct link between the park and Ebrington. It will also complement the forthcoming improvements to the Park, including the development of Acorn Farm."
The car park and some of the paths in the Park will be closed during the construction period.
Derry City and Strabane District Council said details will be announced via their social media accounts in due course.
