Storm Chandra closes Derry council cemeteries parks and greenways
Following Met Office Amber weather warning advice ahead of Storm Chandra that anticipates very strong winds, leading to potential damage and disruption on Tuesday January 27, from 05:00 hrs to 21:00 hrs, Derry City and Strabane District Council is advising the public that the weather conditions could have an impact on some of its services.
A council spokesperson added: “This warning is in addition to a yellow warning for wind and rain from 00:01 to 23:59 on Tuesday, which further highlights an increased likelihood of wind impacts in our Council area.”
Derry City and Strabane District Council said they are encouraging businesses and householders to take all the necessary precautions to keep them and their property safe and to check the weather updates before travelling.
As a precautionary measure all Council owned Cemeteries will remain closed to the public on Tuesday, except for funerals. Cemeteries will be assessed and reopened when it is safe to do so.
In the interests of health and safety all Council grass pitches and 3G pitches will be closed due to the poor weather conditions. In terms of our outdoor sports facilities and courts these will also be closed and subject to inspections before reopening. User groups of these facilities will be contacted directly.
All Council parks, greenways and play areas are closed to the public on Tuesday. The Council is also urging the public to avoid using open spaces and areas where there are trees. Inspections will be carried out before they are deemed safe to open, so please expect delays to reopening tomorrow.
Brooke Park Leisure Centre will be closed on Tuesday with its users advised to use facilities at Templemore Sports Complex
The Top of the Hill Masterplan consultation event scheduled to take place on January 27 in The Chroi Centre on the Trench Road, is postponed with a new date to be arranged.
Those using the City of Derry Airport are advised to allow extra time for their journey to and from the airport and to check online in terms of flight arrival and departure times via the live website link at - https://www.cityofderryairport.com/flight-information/live-flight-information/