News

Public asked to name bridges and new pathway along the Connswater Community Greenway

5 February 2016

The Connswater Community Greenway in partnership with Belfast City Council is giving the public the opportunity to officially name the three bridges within Greenville Park and Orangefield Park, and the new greenway pathway that extends from Orangefield Park to the Braniel .

We brought you on a Hard Hat Tour of the new unopened sections of the Greenway...

1 February 2016
On Thursday 14th January we went on our second Connswater Community Greenway Hard Hat Bus Tour to see the developments of the new sections of the Connswater Community Greenway. 
 
During the day we explored the new sections including; The Hollow at Elmgrove (section C6); section C5, Dixon Playing Fields, and also the C.S. Lewis Square.
 
(Group picture on what will become the new C.S.

Connswater Community Greenway Construction update for the year ahead…

25 January 2016
2016 is set to be another very exciting year for Connswater Community Greenway with construction moving full steam ahead.
 
In 2015, Farrans Construction (our contractor) commenced Phase 2 construction across east Belfast making excellent progress. This year construction currently focuses over 13 sites, with the completion of the 16km Greenway estimated for the end of 2016. Once complete, you will be able to walk and cycle through east Belfast avoiding busy roads and traffic.

Cregagh Glen works due to commence resulting in temporary closure

19 January 2016

In just under two weeks we will be starting improvement works on the Cregagh Glen as part of the construction of the Connswater Community Greenway.

Unfortunately, due to these improvement works on paths and bridges, walkways will be closed from week beginning Monday 1 February 2016 for approx. 7 weeks. Following these closures works may be ongoing in the area with pedestrian diversions in place.

We officially launch our 2016 Calendar showcasing your photographs of the Greenway

18 January 2016

Last year we asked you to send in your pictures of the Connswater Community Greenway for our 2016 Calendar competition in association with Connswater Shopping Centre and Retail Park, and we were so pleased with the response!

On Friday 15th January we launched the Connswater Community Greenway Calendar 2016 at Connswater Shopping Centre with the winners of the 2016 Calendar Competition - as voted by you!