The cross party Panel believes that the regeneration of the 360 acre site will bring significant and long term social and economic benefits to the whole community through the following key components.
A sports zone, including a multi-purpose sports stadium
An International Centre For Conflict Transformation
A rural excellence and equestrian zone
An office, hotel and leisure village
Light industrial development in the short to medium term
A small community zone to provide local facilities
Iconic artwork throughout the site
A regional centre or foundation for the Arts and
A comprehensive transport strategy for the site including motorway access and integrated public transport links
Further to this it is a key aim of Lisburn City Council’s Lagan Corridor Programme to create and improve access to the river. Given the significant development opportunities presented by thisdecision to re-develop the former Maze prison site the Council commissioned consultants to undertake a feasibility study that examined the options for creating a riverside link to the Maze site from Lisburn City Centre.
The findings of this study have been forwarded to the Strategic Investment Board responsible for producing the Maze/ Long Kesh Masterplan and Implementation Strategy. Along with input on other elements the Council will continue to work with the Strategic Investment Board and central Government to ensure that the development of the Maze site includes public access to the River Lagan and links to Lisburn City centre.
After a tender process the design of the stadium planned for the site of the Maze prison has been awarded to the team behind the London Olympic Stadium. The Mott MacDonald HOK Sport Team has won the international competition to design the multi-sports arena.
Demolition of the Maze site has started and is expected to be completed in November 2007.
View the Maze/Long Kesh Masterplan and Implementation Strategy Final Report - (pdf 5.75 mb)
