Three prestigious Derry projects shortlisted for RICS Awards

Three of Derry’s most impressive recent building projects have been revealed as finalists in the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Awards, Northern Ireland 2024.

The projects, which include a community and housing partnership project, sports hub and community centre have all been shortlisted in the community benefit category and will be judged by an expert judging panel.

The shortlisted entries are Sean Dolan’s Creevagh Heights, a major community and housing partnership project, providing over 100 new homes and sports facility, as well as Waterside Shared Village, a community hub building and sports complex, and New Gate Arts & Culture Centre, a community centre providing a range of workshops, classes, performances, talks, tours, festivals and cultural events.

The RICS Awards showcase the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. They recognise outstanding achievement, teamwork and companies.

The entries are shortlisted across five categories – Residential Development, Community Benefit, Heritage, Public Sector, Refurbishment-Revitalisation.

Chair of the Northern Ireland RICS Awards judging panel, Michael Hannaway, said: “It is inspiring to see such inspirational projects in Northern Ireland shortlisted for these awards.

"It is a true testament to the dedication of surveying professionals despite challenging times in recent years. I wish all of the projects the best of luck.”

Companies still have the opportunity to enter an additional six categories – to be judged nationally – and have until 26th April to submit their entry. Amongst the national categories is the new Ambassador of the Year Award category.

Waterside Shared Village

LIST OF AWARD ENTRIES SHORTLISTED

Queens Business School's Student Hub, Belfast (Public Sector Project)

Custom House, Belfast (Heritage Project)

Bruce Street, Belfast (Residential Development)

Templemore Baths, Belfast (Heritage Project)

St Comgall’s – Ionad Eileen Howell, Belfast (Refurbishment/Revitalisation Project)

100 GPS Dedicated Youth Space, Belfast (Refurbishment/Revitalisation Project)

Sean Dolan’s Creevagh Heights, Derry (Community Benefit Project)

Waterside Shared Village, Derry (Community Benefit Project)

(ABOVE) New Gate Arts & Culture Centre, Derry (Community Benefit Project)

The Workhouse Enniskillen (Heritage Project)

The Workhouse Enniskillen (Refurbishment/Revitalisation Project)

Sperrins Sculptural Trail, Omagh (Community Benefit Project)

Sperrins Sculptural Trail, Omagh (Public Sector Project)