New car park set to ease congestion at busy Derry primary school

A new car park has been opened at a Derry primary school to help tackle congestion around the school.

Culmore Primary School officially opened their new car park and drop off zone on Wednesday with the Mayor of Derry Hilary McClintock in attendance to cut the ribbon.

Emma McGuinness. Principal, said that the new car park was a welcome addition to the school and would make a great difference to its busy pick up and drop off times.

Speaking yesterday, after the official launch she said: “We had a lovely morning, apart from the rain!

“The children entertained us with céilí dancing, choir singing and djembe drumming.”

She continued: “We are delighted to have the car park and drop off zone it is a very welcome addition to our school, making mornings and home times much more convenient.  Parents and staff have been using it for a few weeks and we notice the difference already.

“Everyone is benefiting, the staff have a designated car park, the children have more playground space, and the community as there is less congestion on the Culmore Road.”

Ms McGuinness thanked everyone involved in making the new car park and drop off zone a reality for the school and its users.

“The school would like to thank governors, the architect and planning office and in particular Taggart Homes for making this possible,” she said. “We know it adds to our wonderful school.”