The former Maghera High School site could be developed into a business park.
Consultation is to begin on a proposed development – the first to be spearheaded by a council here.
Mid Ulster District Council is proposing to create up to eight serviced sites, with qualifying businesses constructing their own purpose-built facilities. They would range in size from 4,000sqft to 20,000 sq ft.
Planning permission will be sought following a 12 week consultation period.
Chair of the Council, Sean McPeake, has welcomed progress towards the creation of a mixed-use site.
“This is a strategically important site which will allow existing businesses to expand and new businesses to locate here, helping to sustain jobs and drive growth.
“The council owns the land and is uniquely positioned to manage its development as a business park.
“This proposal is a milestone in the council’s on-going commitment both to support investment in our economy and to invest directly in it, and a first for local government here,” he says.
Drop-in information sessions will be held on Wednesday 27 June in Maghera Leisure Centre from noon to 5pm followed by a public meeting at 5pm.
To view details of the Proposal of Application Notice for the former Maghera High School site visit www.midulstercouncil.org/magheraPAN.