FP MCCANN DELIVERS URBAN REGENERATION WORKS FOR THE INNER WALLED CITY PUBLIC REALM

Site: Derry/Londonderry City Centre

Main Contractor: FP McCann

Project Client: Department for Communities

Products Supplied: Street Screed, Priming Slurry, Paving Grout

Date of Completion: Summer 2026

The Inner Walled City Public Realm Project delivered by FP McCann’s Construction Division, drawing on its expertise in Public Realm and Environmental Improvement Schemes.

The overall scheme is circa 7010m² and comprises of footways and carriageways made up of variant pavement quality which includes for urban regeneration.

The scheme will be delivered by a Develop and Construct approach including design development for the provision of new public footways, carriageways, open spaces, street lighting and furniture.

The proposals will regenerate the streetscape with new high quality stone surfacing, new kerb alignment to improve the streets for pedestrians, new lighting and public art.

FP McCann supplies street screed, a granular based concrete, to site in our bulk silos to ensure a quality assured and consistent product. Our fast-setting street screed allows for foot traffic after just 12 hours, meaning works can progress quickly and productively. Followed by FP McCann’s specifically formulated Priming Slurry to provide an exceptional and durable bond between screed and paving units. Completed with FP McCann’s Paving Grout for a rapid set, weed preventative and weather protecting joint.

It is anticipated that these works will improve the appearance of the area, improve access for pedestrians, increase safety and encourage economic investment. The scheme will compliment previous works completed by FP McCann on Derry/Londonderry Public Realm at Shipquay Place, Guildhall Street, Custom House Street, Waterloo Place, William Street, Strand Road, and Waterloo Street.

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