Whitehead Village Masterplan - Carrickfergus Borough Council

WHITEHEAD VILLAGE MASTERPLANCONSULTATION FEEDBACK REPORT162 Maintain good access to/from Blackhead Path,boatyard and small pier for fishing2 Less dog fouling along paths – health issue2 Resurface Blackhead Car Park and ‘tidy up’2 Hotel facilities2 Children’s park/play area could be extended2 Need basic improvements for locals andtourists – toilets, parks and sea front2 Innovative events – murder mystery, ghostwalks, street theatre2 Cycle path to Downshire along railway line2 Development of cycle network out fromBelfast as far as Whitehead (along coast)2 Renovate swimming pool for local access2 Former Police Station – potential for moreparking2 Restore the community swimming pool1 Disabled footpaths need improved1 Whitehead is an ideal day trip location1 Promoting Marine Parade as a visitordestination1 Repainting the Rangers Club more in keepingwith seafront1 Artwork should be good quality by recognisedartist1 Victorian poster should show train movingtoward the village – not away1 Improvements to the quarry, scout hall andboat house should be included1 Conversion of Castleview Pavilion intochanging rooms in the medium term1 Circular walking route from Blackhead car parkto Yacht Club, Cable Road and King’s Road1 Difficulty in maintaining coastal path – coastalerosion, public safety etc1 Well signposted circular path at Blackhead1 Potential for one way system1 Traffic calming measures1 Parking at Whitehead Community Associationis an asset1 Additional parking required to serve increasedvisitor numbers at rec. grounds and RPSI site1 More parking required at Blackhead Path1 Enhanced community usage at school1 Retain as a village1 Do not remove green areas from centre1 Better eating facilities1 Need to address build up of seaweed bypromenade wall and car park slipway1 Develop the Beach Road and old quarry area1 Introduce a 20mph speed limit throughouttown to reduce congestion1 Seafront area could be more attractive tovisitors1 Flags at Orange hall and Rangers Club givewrong impression of town1 Sheltered sandy beach area between two piers1 Mini marina or harbour – sea faring tradition1 Improved family friendly facilities for tennisclub1 Ulster-Scots connection?1 Better street parking1 Don’t fix if not broken1 Whitehead still the envy of many towns andvillages1 Provide good roads and footpaths with lesslitter and fouling1 Brighter Whiteheads work has been excellent1 Improved transport and activities for youngpeople1 Great area for tourists – but not enough done1 The ‘12 th ’ car park – such a waste1 Additional footbridge at Chester Avenue sideof railway station1 Repair of upper path from Old Castle Road1 Better shops1 Improved sports facilities1 Rejuvenating old and historic buildings1 Skateboard Park for the young people who usestreets around Balmoral Estate Agency1 A museum to capture town’s history1 New park with more facilities for olderchildren - witches hat/zip line etc1 Less litter1 Removal of graffiti1 Mini illuminations at Lough front – Blackpool1 One way traffic system1 More events like Easter Races, Victorian Fair1 Toddlers storytime1 Increased advertising – booklets/circulars1 Projects linking kids, teen and seniors1 Sporting facilities need to be ‘joined up’1 School programme to help clean up litter1 Neighbourhood clean up programme1 Widening of path to ‘Blah Hole’1 Pathway from Ballycarry to Whitehead1 Nature walk from quarry to lighthouse1 Proposals will need funding to upkeep1 Floodlighting and safety measures1 Secure accommodation provided to Translinkfor buses – avoid garaging in CF1 Don’t overrun town with new apartments1 Craft workshops1 Historical references – attract tourists1 Allow B&B accommodation licenses likeBlackpool1 Better and cheaper public transport1 Highlight underground river markingIslandmagee1 Underground cables1 Secure caravan park1 Need to tackle concentration of alcoholics incertain areas1 Walking short cut between Riverforde andWindsorNovember 2010