Client: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon District Council
The Challenge
To undertake a scoping study which:
Assessed the current outdoor recreation provision, activity tourism potential and business opportunities
Developed recommendations for future recreation and business development
The Role
We led on the scoping study which included:
An independent assessment of the current visitor offering in Gosford Forest Park
Consultation with key stakeholders, including Forest Service NI, users, lease holders, event organisers and local community to capture suggestions for development
Coordination of a public consultation event
Identification of the strategic importance of the Forest Park to the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon district
Identification of the key issues and barriers to development in the Forest Park
Preparation of recommendations for development based on best and strategic fit with what is happening in wider area
Preparation of a phased development plan aligned to potential funding sources.
The project recommendations received full support from the relevant Council committees and proceeded full masterplan and Economic Appraisal.