AQW 55199/11-16

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 04/03/2016
Answered On Date: 25/03/2016
Priority Written: Yes

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) the intended use of the entire Shackleton site at Ballykelly; and (ii) whether plans for its future use are now complete.

Answer:

OFMDFM has agreed to sell approximately 621.5 acres of the Shackleton site to the MJM Group. MJM’s plans for Shackleton include a private jet and rail carriage fit out facility, renewable energy and the company’s own IT service centre and facilities management services. MJM has also indicated that it would accommodate other business proposals from interested parties in order to fully exploit the site and maximise job creation opportunities.

A key aspect of MJM’s proposal was its commitment to providing significant community benefits, including a refurbished community building and outdoor recreation facilities.

The remainder of the site will be developed by NI Water (approximately 86 acres of the site), for an Integrated Constructed Wetlands and by DARD (approximately 8.5 acres of the site), for its new Head Quarters.